How much does an SQL Analyst make hourly?

As of January 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of SQL Analyst in the United States is $46. While Salary.com is seeing that SQL Analyst salary in the US can go up to $55 or down to $36, but most earn between $41 and $50. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of SQL Analyst in the United States.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
SQL Analyst Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile SQL Analyst Salary $36 US January 01, 2026
25th Percentile SQL Analyst Salary $41 US January 01, 2026
50th Percentile SQL Analyst Salary $46 US January 01, 2026
75th Percentile SQL Analyst Salary $50 US January 01, 2026
90th Percentile SQL Analyst Salary $55 US January 01, 2026
25% $41 10% $36 90% $55 75% $50 $46 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of SQL Analyst in the United States. The average hourly rate for SQL Analyst ranges from $41 to $50 with the average hourly pay of $46. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $48 to $64 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $55.

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