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Computer science internship salary
Average computer science internship salary
$16.71
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Average computer science internship salary by state
Highest paying states for computer science interns
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delaware | $41,866 | $20.13 |
| 2 | North Dakota | $41,117 | $19.77 |
| 3 | Oregon | $42,201 | $20.29 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $42,320 | $20.35 |
| 5 | Rhode Island | $37,475 | $18.02 |
| 6 | Arkansas | $39,924 | $19.19 |
| 7 | Virginia | $41,110 | $19.76 |
| 8 | Vermont | $36,758 | $17.67 |
| 9 | Illinois | $41,224 | $19.82 |
| 10 | Nevada | $37,078 | $17.83 |
| 11 | Texas | $38,448 | $18.48 |
| 12 | Montana | $34,819 | $16.74 |
| 13 | New York | $40,132 | $19.29 |
| 14 | Massachusetts | $37,454 | $18.01 |
| 15 | Alaska | $35,735 | $17.18 |
| 16 | Maine | $34,727 | $16.70 |
| 17 | South Dakota | $33,144 | $15.93 |
| 18 | Wyoming | $32,983 | $15.86 |
| 19 | Washington | $38,129 | $18.33 |
| 20 | Hawaii | $37,223 | $17.90 |
| 21 | Pennsylvania | $36,131 | $17.37 |
| 22 | Georgia | $36,785 | $17.69 |
| 23 | California | $37,165 | $17.87 |
| 24 | Missouri | $37,058 | $17.82 |
| 25 | Kansas | $33,850 | $16.27 |
| 26 | Utah | $32,450 | $15.60 |
| 27 | Alabama | $33,553 | $16.13 |
| 28 | North Carolina | $34,240 | $16.46 |
| 29 | Idaho | $31,515 | $15.15 |
| 30 | New Jersey | $34,511 | $16.59 |
| 31 | Michigan | $31,963 | $15.37 |
| 32 | Kentucky | $32,326 | $15.54 |
| 33 | Maryland | $33,147 | $15.94 |
| 34 | New Hampshire | $31,121 | $14.96 |
| 35 | Colorado | $33,413 | $16.06 |
| 36 | New Mexico | $31,078 | $14.94 |
| 37 | Arizona | $31,412 | $15.10 |
| 38 | District of Columbia | $30,942 | $14.88 |
| 39 | Wisconsin | $31,011 | $14.91 |
| 40 | Nebraska | $30,193 | $14.52 |
| 41 | West Virginia | $30,164 | $14.50 |
| 42 | Tennessee | $31,282 | $15.04 |
| 43 | Iowa | $30,358 | $14.60 |
| 44 | Minnesota | $31,462 | $15.13 |
| 45 | Mississippi | $29,269 | $14.07 |
| 46 | South Carolina | $31,250 | $15.02 |
| 47 | Ohio | $30,396 | $14.61 |
| 48 | Oklahoma | $29,624 | $14.24 |
| 49 | Indiana | $30,158 | $14.50 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $29,114 | $14.00 |
| 51 | Florida | $29,040 | $13.96 |
Computer science internship salary details
A computer science internship's salary ranges from $29,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $41,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a computer science internship's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $41,000 | $3,417 | $20 |
| 75th Percentile | $37,000 | $3,083 | $18 |
| Average | $34,749 | $2,896 | $17 |
| 25th Percentile | $31,000 | $2,583 | $15 |
| 10th Percentile | $29,000 | $2,417 | $14 |
Highest paying computer science internship jobs
The highest paying types of computer science interns are computer engineer, computer consultant, and computer specialist.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student Technician | $28,926 | $2,410 | $13.91 | 82,671 |
| Student Information Technician | $33,327 | $2,777 | $16.02 | 131,007 |
| Computer Repair Technician | $32,627 | $2,719 | $15.69 | 109,196 |
| Computer Support Technician | $41,852 | $3,488 | $20.12 | 121,180 |
| Research And Development Internship | $38,489 | $3,207 | $18.50 | 154,854 |
| Computer Analyst | $75,852 | $6,321 | $36.47 | 75,369 |
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Computer science internship salary trends
The average computer science internship salary has risen by $5,310 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average computer science internship earned $29,439 annually, but today, they earn $34,749 a year. That works out to a 9% change in pay for computer science interns over the last decade.
Compare computer science internship salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average computer science internship salary over time
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Computer science internship salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $34,700 | $16.71 | +3.3% |
| 2024 | $33,600 | $16.16 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | $32,800 | $15.79 | +1.5% |
| 2022 | $32,300 | $15.55 | +1.6% |
| 2021 | $31,800 | $15.30 | +1.6% |
Recently added computer science internship salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perspecta | Social Science Intern | Reston, VA | 06/29/2025 | $52,175 |
| Pacific Northwest National Laboratory | PHD Intern-Quantum Computing | Montpelier, VT | 06/27/2025 | $49,107 |
| Pacific Northwest National Laboratory | PHD Intern-Quantum Computing | Des Moines, IA | 06/27/2025 | $49,107 |
| Pacific Northwest National Laboratory | PHD Intern-Quantum Computing | Jefferson City, MO | 06/27/2025 | $49,107 |
| Pacific Northwest National Laboratory | PHD Intern-Quantum Computing | Little Rock, AR | 06/27/2025 | $49,107 |
| Pacific Northwest National Laboratory | PHD Intern-Quantum Computing | Lincoln, NE | 06/27/2025 | $49,107 |
| Pacific Northwest National Laboratory | PHD Intern-Quantum Computing | Phoenix, AZ | 06/27/2025 | $49,107 |
| Pacific Northwest National Laboratory | PHD Intern-Quantum Computing | Boise, ID | 06/27/2025 | $49,107 |
| Pacific Northwest National Laboratory | PHD Intern-Quantum Computing | Hartford, CT | 06/27/2025 | $49,107 |
| Pacific Northwest National Laboratory | PHD Intern-Quantum Computing | Harrisburg, PA | 06/27/2025 | $49,107 |
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