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SQL Developer | $83,614 /yr |
Senior SQL Developer | $97,735 /yr |
SQL Developer IV | $88,871 /yr |
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Job Title | Salary |
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SQL Developer | $83,614 /yr |
Senior SQL Developer | $97,735 /yr |
SQL Developer IV | $88,871 /yr |
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The average salary for a SQL Developer is $83,614 per year in Canada. Salaries estimates are based on 61 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a SQL Developer employees in Canada.
The highest salary for a SQL Developer in Canada is $103,049 per year.
The lowest salary for a SQL Developer in Canada is $68,542 per year.
Do you use your unique skills to develop SQL databases and write the applications that interface with them? Do you design tables, store views, procedures, and functions to create custom reports while modifying user forms and enhancing organizational productivity? If you’re ready to make more money, you can advance your SQL developer career by obtaining a graduate’s degree in engineering, computer science, information systems, or information technology. Several years of on-the-job experience can also help increase your earnings. How you progress also depends on your skill set. Consider getting a special programming certification, such as Microsoft Certified Architect or something related. You can also earn more money by upskilling in Microsoft Vista, C#, C, Cloud, DMBS, UNIX, Oracle SQL, JAVA, PL/SQL, ETL, and SSAS software and systems.
If you’re ready to negotiate the salary in your SQL developer position, start by determining your worth. Research similar companies in the area to see what they pay someone with qualifications, experience, and education equivalent to yours. Then highlight all the unique skills, experience, and certifications that make you an asset to the company. The more value you have to show, the more likely you will get a raise. Use examples where possible. Do you have a great track record for reviewing and interpreting business report requirements and researching the necessary data? Have you shown initiative in building effective and appropriate reporting deliverables with existing SQL and analyzing SQL queries for performance optimization? Once you outline your achievements, feel free to ask for up to 20% more than the going salary.
About 73.60% of SQL Developer professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional $2,762 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a SQL Developer in Canada as a good salary.
SQL Developer professionals in Canada have a wide total pay range, between $57,622 and $126,137 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of $83,614 following the average career path of a SQL Developer.