Salary Distribution
See how Software Engineer Intern salaries are distributed from entry-level (P10) to top earners (P90).
P10P25MedianP75P90
$44,720$48,880$58,240$67,600$90,480
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 $67,600. Top performers in high-cost areas can earn $90,480 or more.
Software Engineer Intern Salary by Location
Remote
27 jobsMedian$54,080
Range$46,800 - $60,320
San Jose
18 jobsMedian$83,200
Range$72,800 - $109,200
San Francisco
15 jobsMedian$85,280
Range$64,480 - $104,000
Chicago
12 jobsMedian$59,280
Range$49,920 - $65,520
San Diego
11 jobsMedian$61,360
Range$54,080 - $71,760
New York
9 jobsMedian$64,228
Range$55,120 - $67,600
Santa Clara
9 jobsMedian$93,600
Range$53,040 - $94,640
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
Nashua
6 jobsMedian$59,293
Range$54,442 - $59,293
Boston
5 jobsMedian$90,480
Range$62,400 - $108,160
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