July 2026 data
SQL startup salary data
As of July 2026, the median SQL salary at startups is $126k across 44 verified Hacker News “Who is Hiring” listings.
Based on 44 verified SQL listings from Hacker News “Who is Hiring”. Sample size is shown so you know how much weight to give the number.
Market Signal (September 2026)
Top Hirers: Stack Influence leads hiring for SQL roles with 5 active posts, followed by Lightdash.
🌍 Location & Remote Dynamics
Remote-Friendly: SQL is highly remote-friendly, with 48% of roles open to remote work. Onsite Premium: Onsite SQL roles offer a 17% higher median salary ($150,000) than remote alternatives.
💡 Tech Stack Context
Common Stack: 45% of SQL jobs also require Python, and 43% mention Node.js.
💰 Compensation Analysis
The median base salary for SQL developers is $126,000, with top-tier roles (P75) reaching $160,000.
SQL jobs (44 total)
| COMPANY | ROLE | SALARY | VIBE | STACK | |
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| Stack Influence | Multiple Openings | $75,000 - $160,000 |
[E] grind
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| Lightdash | Senior Full Stack Engineer | £75,000 - £120,000 ≈ $95k |
@HR stable
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| DataAnnotation | Back End Developer- AI Trainer | £66,296 - £66,296 ≈ $84k |
@HR grind
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| Lightdash | Senior Full Stack Engineer | £60,000 - £110,000 ≈ $76k |
@HR zen
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