Software engineer intern salary in United States

The average salary for a Software Engineer Intern is $35.15 per hour in the United States. This figure is based on 1.9k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on July 31, 2026.

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Software Engineer Intern salaries typically range between a low of $21.98 and a high of $56.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Software Engineer Intern include San Francisco, CA at $53.43 per hour, Sunnyvale, CA at $52.52 per hour, and San Jose, CA at $49.12 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Software Engineer Intern include Jump Trading ($250,000 per year) and Rionier Inc ($240,000 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Software Engineer Intern salary compares to related positions:

• Entry Level Software Engineer: Average $78,721 per year
• Junior Software Engineer: Average $85,592 per year
• Principal Software Engineer: Average $177,826 per year
• Senior Software Engineer: Average $158,714 per year
• Software Engineer: Average $135,312 per year
• Staff Software Engineer: Average $212,310 per year