Salary Distribution
See how Software Engineer Intern salaries are distributed from entry-level (P10) to top earners (P90).
P10P25MedianP75P90
$43,680$48,880$58,240$66,560$87,360
What the numbers mean
- P10: Entry-level or lower-paying markets
- P25-P75: Typical salary range (middle 50%)
- Median: Half earn more, half earn less
- P90: Senior roles or high-paying markets
Your salary potential
Most Software Engineer Interns earn between $48,880 and $66,560. Top performers in high-cost areas can earn $87,360 or more.
Software Engineer Intern Salary by Location
Remote
26 jobsMedian$54,080
Range$47,840 - $60,320
San Francisco
11 jobsMedian$85,280
Range$64,480 - $111,280
San Jose
8 jobsMedian$74,880
Range$62,400 - $79,040
Chicago
8 jobsMedian$59,280
Range$45,760 - $65,520
New York
8 jobsMedian$62,400
Range$52,000 - $66,560
Santa Clara
7 jobsMedian$93,600
Range$53,040 - $94,640
Austin
6 jobsMedian$56,160
Range$41,600 - $65,900
Seattle
6 jobsMedian$58,240
Range$58,240 - $62,400
Boston
5 jobsMedian$90,480
Range$62,400 - $108,160
San Diego
5 jobsMedian$58,240
Range$54,080 - $61,360
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