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Intern salary in California (Updated 2026)

How much does an Intern make in California?

Average base salary

$24.46
20%
above national average
Average $24.46
Low $16.90
High $40.89

The average salary for a intern is $24.46 per hour in California. 2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 15, 2026).

Highest paying companies for Intern in California

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Interwest Consulting Group
 
$157,500per year
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Netflix
 
$140,747per year
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Tyto Athene
 
$140,000per year
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Fred Finch Youth Center
 
$130,000per year
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The Wonderful Company LLC
 
$128,125per year
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Evolver Inc
 
$120,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Interns near California

  1. Santa Clara, CA
    $43.73 per hour
  2. Palo Alto, CA
    $37.31 per hour
  3. Mountain View, CA
    $36.52 per hour
  4. Foster City, CA
    $35.40 per hour
  5. San Jose, CA
    $34.79 per hour

Where can an Intern earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Intern get paid in California?

Junior Intern

Job openings
Average $18.27 per hour

Senior Intern

Job openings
Average $22.95 per hour