The Upper Rungs

A easy SQL interview practice problem on DataDriven. Write and execute real sql code with instant grading.

Domain

SQL

Difficulty

easy

Seniority

L5

Problem

A compensation team is setting reference points for a new salary-band ladder, where a value that appears more than once still counts only once. Return the five highest values from the employee metrics table, highest first.

Summary

The top rungs set the ceiling for everyone below.

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