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Paid intern salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Paid Intern make in the United States?

Average base salary

$17.95
Average $17.95
Low $11.85
High $27.21

The average salary for a paid intern is $17.95 per hour in the United States. 1.4k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 12, 2026).

Paid Intern job openings in United States

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Paid Internship to Hire – Mark...
Age In Place Sacramento
Elk Grove, CA
$16.90 an hour
Part-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Paid Intern in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Lotus Sales
 
$162,000per year
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Xando Energy LLC
 
$148,000per year
Hawx Pest Control
 
$138,000per year
Firefly Children & Family Alli...
 
$122,908per year
Vivint
 
$120,000per year
Nusun Power
 
$117,500per year

Highest paying cities for Paid Interns near United States

  1. San Diego, CA
    $21.19 per hour
  2. New York, NY
    $19.82 per hour
  3. Washington, DC
    $19.11 per hour
  4. Los Angeles, CA
    $18.93 per hour
  5. Charlotte, NC
    $16.85 per hour

Where can a Paid Intern earn more?

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