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      How much does Senior Sql Developer make?

      Total pay range
      $136K - $195K/yr
      $162K/yrMedian total pay
      Pay breakdown
      $115K - $156K/yrBase pay
      $21K - $39K/yrAdditional pay

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      Last updated Apr 10, 2025252 Salaries submitted
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      Recent salaries shared by Senior Sql Developer

      50 salaries

      Job Title | Years of Experience
      Total Pay
      Base • Additional pay
      Location
      Date submitted
      Job Title | Years of Experience
      Location
      Date submitted
      Total Pay
      Base • Additional pay
      Senior SQL Developer
      |
      15+ years
      $133K/yr
      ($133K • $0)
      Texas City, TX

      submitted on May 8, 2025

      $133K/yr
      $133K • $0
      Senior SQL Developer
      |
      4-6 years
      $107K/yr
      ($107K • $0)
      Branchburg, NJ

      submitted on Jan 11, 2025

      $107K/yr
      $107K • $0
      Senior SQL Developer
      |
      15+ years
      $82K/yr
      ($82K • $0)
      Houston, TX

      submitted on Oct 31, 2024

      $82K/yr
      $82K • $0
      Senior SQL Developer
      |
      15+ years
      $129K - $150K/yr
      Sterling Heights, MI

      submitted on Jun 16, 2024

      $129K - $150K/yr
      Senior SQL Developer
      |
      15+ years
      $101K/yr
      ($101K • $0)
      Pennington, NJ

      submitted on Jun 3, 2024

      $101K/yr
      $101K • $0
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      Senior SQL Developer
      |
      15+ years
      $119K/yr
      ($119K • $0)
      Chicago, IL

      submitted on Jun 1, 2024

      $119K/yr
      $119K • $0
      Senior SQL Developer
      |
      15+ years
      $116K/yr
      ($116K • $0)
      Lagrange, KY

      submitted on Jun 1, 2024

      $116K/yr
      $116K • $0
      Senior SQL Developer
      |
      10-14 years
      $120K/yr
      ($120K • $0)
      Hartford, CT

      submitted on May 15, 2024

      $120K/yr
      $120K • $0
      Senior SQL Developer
      |
      10-14 years
      $77K/yr
      ($77K • $0)
      Logan, UT

      submitted on May 3, 2024

      $77K/yr
      $77K • $0
      Senior SQL Developer
      |
      7-9 years
      $140K/yr
      ($135K • $5K)
      Denver, CO

      submitted on Apr 11, 2024

      $140K/yr
      $135K • $5K
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      Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.

      Top paying industries

      The top 2 paying industries for Senior Sql Developer in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $149,740 and Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $131,111.

      Information Technology

      Top paying companies in Information Technology for Senior Sql Developer are CloudQ and O2 Technologies.

      Frequently asked questions about Senior SQL Developer salaries

      • The average salary for Senior SQL Developer is $162,079 per year or $78 per hour, with top earners making up to $229,461 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $136,416 (25th percentile) to $194,953 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 252 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Senior SQL Developer employees.
      • The highest salary for Senior SQL Developer is $194,953 per year, $16,246 per month or $94 per hour.
      • The lowest salary for Senior SQL Developer is $136,416 per year, $11,368 per month or $66 per hour.
      • The salary trajectory of Senior SQL Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $110,751 per year (estimate) and goes up to $183,354 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.

      Total pay trajectory

      Senior SQL Developer
      $136K–$195K/yr
      SQL Developer IV
      $117K–$160K/yr
      Senior Manager of Database Development
      $150K–$228K/yr

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