SQL vs Agile: jobs, salaries and remote work
SQL and Agile side by side in 89,712 live tech job postings on Nov 14, 2026: how many roles ask for each, what they pay and how many are remote.
Demand. SQL is asked for in 8,996 open roles and Agile in 4,526, so SQL shows up in 2.0 times as many postings.
Pay. SQL roles advertise the higher median salary: $175K against $168K for Agile.
Remote. SQL roles are remote more often: 21% against 16% for Agile.
Together. 807 open roles ask for both, which is 18% of all Agile roles.
SQL and Agile side by side
| SQL | Agile | |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles | 8,996 | 4,526 |
| Share of all open tech roles | 10% | 5% |
| Posted in the last 7 days | 733 | 417 |
| Remote roles | 21% | 16% |
| Entry-level roles | 5% | 3% |
| Senior and lead roles | 45% | 48% |
| Median advertised salary | $175K | $168K |
| Roles that publish a salary | 3,956 | 1,706 |
| Most often asked for with | Python, AWS, LLM, Machine Learning, GCP | Python, AWS, CI/CD, SQL, Jira |
| Hiring the most | SpaceX (487), Databricks (252), Anduril Industries (161), Stripe (147), Agoda (142) | Capco (244), Accenture Federal Services (194), Anduril Industries (141), SpaceX (70), AEVEX (66) |
Source: open roles on Hiring Right Now, collected from companies' own careers pages and recounted every day. Salary medians need at least 30 published ranges. How the numbers are made.
SQL or Agile: questions people ask
Which has more jobs, SQL or Agile?
SQL is asked for in 8,996 open roles and Agile in 4,526, so SQL shows up in 2.0 times as many postings. Counted on Nov 14, 2026 across 89,712 open roles at 2305 tech companies.
Which pays more, SQL or Agile?
SQL roles advertise the higher median salary: $175K against $168K for Agile. These are advertised ranges from job postings, not verified pay.
Is SQL or Agile better for remote work?
SQL roles are remote more often: 21% against 16% for Agile.
Do employers ask for SQL and Agile together?
807 open roles ask for both, which is 18% of all Agile roles.