SQL Server Database Developer Salary in the United States

How much does a SQL Server Database Developer make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a SQL Server Database Developer in the United States is $112,802 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $54.

However, a SQL Server Database Developer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $129,669
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $102,390 to $121,631
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $92,910
Compensation Planning
Develop a Job Description
Pay Equity
2025 Compensation Trend
Smart Recruiting
AI Onboarding
Salary Salary + Bonus Benefits
Paid Annually Paid Monthly Paid Semimonthly Paid Biweekly Paid Weekly Paid Hourly
View as table View as graph 25% $102,390 10% $92,910 90% $129,669 75% $121,631 $112,802 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

SQL Server Database Developer Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $121,631 $10,136 $2,339 $58
Average $112,802 $9,400 $2,169 $54
25th Percentile $102,390 $8,533 $1,969 $49
Check out SQL Server Database Developer Job Openings in the United States
Occupational Therapist OT

NHC HealthCare Scott - LAWRENCEBURG, TN

Customer Service Representative

Senci Power USA Inc. - OLIVE BRANCH, MS

Travel OT

Focus Staff - RAPID CITY, SD

Travel OT

Focus Staff - WINNER, SD

Search More SQL Server Database Developer Jobs in the United States
Choose Similar Job
Choose Category
Cost of Living
Average Salary for United States
See it in Action

Key Factors That Influence SQL Server Database Developer Salaries

A SQL Server Database Developer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects SQL Server Database Developer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a SQL Server Database Developer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $70,013
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $101,355
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $113,525
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $132,836
  • Expert (over 8 years): $148,955
Levels Salary
Database ... Level SQL Server Database Developer$70,013
Database ... Level SQL Server Database Developer$101,355
SQL Serve... Level SQL Server Database Developer$113,525
Database ... Level SQL Server Database Developer$132,836
Database ... Level SQL Server Database Developer$148,955
$70,013 0 yr
$101,355 < 2 yrs
$113,525 2-4 yrs
$132,836 5-8 yrs
$148,955 > 8 yrs
View as Table
View as Graph

What Am I Worth?

How Do SQL Server Database Developer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract SQL Server Database Developers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $124,894.
  • California: $124,421.
  • Massachusetts: $122,762.

Top Paying Cities for SQL Server Database Developers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $142,277
  • San Francisco: $140,719
  • Oakland: $137,754

What Skills Can Increase a SQL Server Database Developer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 3.57% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • AWS (Mentioned in 3.03% Job Postings): Amazon Web Services, Inc. is a subsidiary of Amazon that provides on-demand cloud computing platforms and APIs to individuals, companies, and governments, on a metered pay-as-you-go basis.
  • Data Warehouse (Mentioned in 1.65% Job Postings): A data warehouse is a central repository of information that can be analyzed to make more informed decisions. It creates a trove of historical data that can be retrieved and analyzed to provide useful insight into the organization's operations.
See More Skills
Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 3.57%
AWS 3.03%
Data Warehouse 1.65%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a SQL Server Database Developer's salary.
  • NoSQL: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Team Operations: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Team Development: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
NoSQL
 $116,186
3%
Team Operations
 $116,186
3%
Team Development
 $115,058
2%
AWS
 $115,058
2%
Insight
 $115,058
2%
MySQL
 $115,058
2%
Get Latest Data

How Education impacts a SQL Server Database Developer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many SQL Server Database Developers enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a SQL Server Database Developer with a No Diploma is between $119,470 and $126,453).

SQL Server Database Developer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for SQL Server Database Developer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 50.0%
High School 50.0%
Associates 0.0%
Bachelors 0.0%
Masters 50.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
view as graph

SQL Server Database Developer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a SQL Server Database Developer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

  • Hourly
  • Monthly
  • Weekly
  • Yearly
  • Table View
Last Updated on May 01, 2026
$102,390
Average $112,802/year
$121,631
$8,533
Average $9,400/month
$10,136
$1,969
Average $2,169/week
$2,339
$49
Average $54/hour
$58
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $121,631 $10,136 $2,339 $58
Average $112,802 $9,400 $2,169 $54
25th Percentile $102,390 $8,533 $1,969 $49

Salaries of jobs related to SQL Server Database Developer

Salary Trends for SQL Server Database Developer

Salaries for a SQL Server Database Developer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $106,388 in 2023 to around $105,895 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of SQL Server Database Developer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of SQL Server Database Developer Over Time

2022
$???
2023
$106,388
2024
$106,507
2025
$105,895
2026
$???
2027
$???
Year Average Annual Salary
2022
View More
2023 $106,388
2024 $106,507
2025 $105,895
2026
View More
2027
View More

Most common benefits for SQL Server Database Developer

Social Security
401(k)
Disability
Healthcare
Pension
Time Off (days)
For Employers

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution.

Compensation Planning

Common company salaries for SQL Server Database Developer

Here are companies hiring for SQL Server Database Developer and their salaries, click below for more details.

Find Your Next SQL Server Database Developer Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current SQL Server Database Developer job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

United States
For Employees

Get a Salary Increase

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Search Job Openings

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

For Employers

Adjust Employee Salary

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Price My Industry Jobs

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com provides salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons using data from employer job postings and third-party sources.

We offer detailed salary information across multiple percentiles for your reference. (Click here to learn Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial for Achieving Pay Equity.)

With the most extensive online, real-time compensation data available, Salary.com helps you pinpoint your exact pay target.

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

  • Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
  • Job and employee pricing reports
  • Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.
Learn about CompAnalyst