The Ultimate SQL Trick: Nth Highest Salary Explained

Everyone thinks the SQL third-highest salary question is easy — until the interviewer adds a real-world twist. Watch the full video here https://youtu.be/Pg4ox7i4Rxw In this video, I’ll show you step by step how to find the Nth highest salary in SQL and handle cases where fewer than 3 salaries exist. Instead of skipping departments, we’ll return NULL — exactly what real companies expect in SQL interview questions. What you’ll learn in this video: How to write a query for the 3rd highest salary in SQL The difference between RANK vs DENSE_RANK window functions How to return NULL when no N…