The salary trajectory of a SQL Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $116,852 per year (estimate) and goes up to $183,211 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a SQL Developer at Populus Group is $129,789 per year or $62 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $196,820 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $104,968 (25th percentile) and $161,962 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 5 salaries submitted by Populus Group SQL Developer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
SQL Developer professionals typically earn between $50 and $78 per hour.
SQL Developer professionals typically earn between $8,747 and $13,497 monthly.
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