5 Active Listings Updated February 2026

SQL Server Salary Data

Real compensation packages for SQL Server developers at high-growth startups. Based on direct data from Hacker News "Who is Hiring" threads.

Median Salary

$119,000

/year

Based on 5 verified postings

Market Range (P25 - P75)

$90,000-$140,000

Top Earners (Max)

$150,000

Entry ($90,000)MedianTop ($150,000)

Top Companies Hiring

Location Distribution

Other100%

verified_listings

Proven Software

Senior Fullstack SWE

[F]grind

$150,000 - $170,000

.NET C#SQL Server Blazor Telerik Controls

Proven Software

Senior Fullstack SWE

[F]grind

$140,000 - $170,000

.NET C#SQL Server Blazor Telerik Controls

Healthesystems

Principal Appian Engineer

[E]grind

$119,000 - $164,000

Appian SQL Server MongoDB Kafka K8

Xledger

Mid/Senior Software Engineer

[E]stable

$90,000 - $150,000

.NET SQL Server Redis Clojure Clojurescript

Steelhead Software

Full-Stack Software Developer

[E]grind

$90,000 +

Vue.js Angular C#.NET Entity Framework

COMPANY	ROLE		VIBE	STACK
Proven Software	Senior Fullstack SWE	$150,000 - $170,000	[F]grind	.NET C#SQL Server+3	Y
Proven Software	Senior Fullstack SWE	$140,000 - $170,000	[F]grind	.NET C#SQL Server+3	Y
Healthesystems	Principal Appian Engineer	$119,000 - $164,000	[E]grind	Appian SQL Server MongoDB+2	Y
Xledger	Mid/Senior Software Engineer	$90,000 - $150,000	[E]stable	.NET SQL Server Redis+4	Y
Steelhead Software	Full-Stack Software Developer	$90,000 +	[E]grind	Vue.js Angular C#+6	Y

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Commonly Paired With

.NET 80%C# 60%Azure 60%

## Market Signal (February 2026)

Top Hirers: Proven Software leads hiring for SQL Server roles with 2 active posts, followed by Healthesystems.

### 🌍 Location & Remote Dynamics

### 💡 Tech Stack Context
Common Stack: 80% of SQL Server jobs also require .NET, and 60% mention C#.

### 💰 Compensation Analysis
The median base salary for SQL Server developers is $119,000, with top-tier roles (P75) reaching $140,000.