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Accounting intern salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does an Accounting Intern make in the United States?

Average base salary

$20.80
Average $20.80
Low $15.42
High $28.05

The average salary for a accounting intern is $20.80 per hour in the United States. 2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 22, 2026).

Accounting Intern job openings in United States

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Accounting Intern (Temporary I...
Cardinal Group Companies4.2out of 5 stars.
Denver, CO
$19.29 an hour
Part-time
5 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Accounting Intern in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Viasat
 
$90,990per year
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POSCO AAPC, LLC
 
$85,104per year
Frank Rimerman and Co LLP
 
$81,756per year
Gusto
 
$78,499per year
Intercity Transit
 
$78,437per year
STAND TOGETHER
 
$78,000per year

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Highest paying cities for Accounting Interns near United States

  1. Santa Ana, CA
    $25.34 per hour
  2. Chicago, IL
    $24.39 per hour
  3. Los Angeles, CA
    $23.82 per hour
  4. New York, NY
    $21.70 per hour
  5. Phoenix, AZ
    $20.02 per hour

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