Salary Distribution
See how Software Engineer Intern salaries are distributed from entry-level (P10) to top earners (P90).
P10P25MedianP75P90
$43,680$48,880$57,200$67,525$88,400
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 $67,525. Top performers in high-cost areas can earn $88,400 or more.
Software Engineer Intern Salary by Location
Remote
27 jobsMedian$54,080
Range$46,800 - $60,320
San Francisco
13 jobsMedian$85,280
Range$67,600 - $104,000
San Jose
10 jobsMedian$72,800
Range$49,920 - $79,040
San Diego
8 jobsMedian$58,240
Range$52,000 - $67,600
Chicago
8 jobsMedian$59,280
Range$45,760 - $65,520
Santa Clara
8 jobsMedian$87,360
Range$52,000 - $94,640
New York
8 jobsMedian$62,400
Range$52,000 - $66,560
Palo Alto
8 jobsMedian$88,400
Range$70,720 - $99,840
Austin
7 jobsMedian$65,900
Range$41,600 - $94,640
Seattle
6 jobsMedian$58,240
Range$58,240 - $62,400
Boston
5 jobsMedian$90,480
Range$62,400 - $108,160
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