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How much does Sql Server Developer make?
Total pay range
$121K - $174K/yr
$145K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$105K - $144K/yrBase pay
$16K - $30K/yrAdditional pay
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Last updated Apr 10, 2025243 Salaries submitted
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Frequently asked questions about SQL Server Developer salaries
The average salary for SQL Server Developer is $144,598 per year or $70 per hour, with top earners making up to $205,373 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $121,272 (25th percentile) to $174,198 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 243 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by SQL Server Developer employees.
The highest salary for SQL Server Developer is $174,198 per year, $14,516 per month or $84 per hour.
The lowest salary for SQL Server Developer is $121,272 per year, $10,106 per month or $58 per hour.
The salary trajectory of SQL Server Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $116,834 per year (estimate) and goes up to $183,249 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
Recent salaries shared by Sql Server Developer
27 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
SQL Server Developer
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15+ years
$167K - $194K/yr
New York, NY
submitted on May 18, 2021
$167K - $194K/yr
SQL Server Developer
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7-9 years
$51K - $59K/yr
Fargo, ND
submitted on May 10, 2021
$51K - $59K/yr
SQL Server Developer
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10-14 years
$138K - $161K/yr
San Diego, CA
submitted on Apr 13, 2021
$138K - $161K/yr
SQL Server Developer
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15+ years
$91K - $105K/yr
Ewing, NJ
submitted on Apr 4, 2021
$91K - $105K/yr
SQL Server Developer
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4-6 years
$83K - $97K/yr
New York, NY
submitted on Nov 16, 2020
$83K - $97K/yr
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SQL Server Developer
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10-14 years
$107K - $124K/yr
Blue Bell, PA
submitted on Sep 14, 2020
$107K - $124K/yr
SQL Server Developer
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7-9 years
$92K - $108K/yr
Houston, TX
submitted on Aug 9, 2020
$92K - $108K/yr
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Top paying industries
The top 3 paying industries for Sql Server Developer in United States are Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $142,431, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $125,036 and Information Technology with a median total pay of $124,595.
Human Resources & Staffing
Top paying companies in Human Resources & Staffing for Sql Server Developer are PRIMASOFT and Infinity Tech Group.
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