As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Senior SQL Developer in Madison, WI is $146,666, equivalent to $71 per hour, $2,821 weekly, or $12,222 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Senior SQL Developer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Senior SQL Developer in Madison, WI vary widely, spanning from $119,107 to $162,475. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($132,240) and 75th percentile ($154,941), while top earners (90th percentile) make $162,475 per year. This $22,701 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Networking or Linux, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Madison Senior SQL Developer often earn 0.2% lower than national averages. However, Madison currently ranks 409 statewide for Senior SQL Developer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Senior SQL Developer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Senior SQL Developer Salary $119,107 Madison, WI January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Senior SQL Developer Salary $132,240 Madison, WI January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Senior SQL Developer Salary $146,666 Madison, WI January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Senior SQL Developer Salary $154,941 Madison, WI January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Senior SQL Developer Salary $162,475 Madison, WI January 01, 2026
25% $132,240 10% $119,107 90% $162,475 75% $154,941 $146,666 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Madison, Wisconsin    Madison is located in the center of Dane County in south-central Wisconsin, 77 miles (124 km) west of Milwaukee and 122 miles (196 km) northwest of Ch....More

Madison, Wisconsin  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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