Explore jobs
Find specific jobs
Explore careers
Explore professions
Best companies
Explore companies
Job outlook for internal audit interns in the United States
Internal audit internship job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected internal audit internship job growth rate is 6% from 2018-2028.
About 81,800 new jobs for internal audit interns are projected over the next decade.
Internal audit internship salaries have increased 8% for internal audit interns in the last 5 years.
There are over 7,010 internal audit interns currently employed in the United States.
There are 62,780 active internal audit internship job openings in the US.
The average internal audit internship salary is $30,264.
Are internal audit internship jobs in demand?
Internal audit internship job and salary trends over time
Internal audit internship jobs over time
Internal audit internship job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,010 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 6,776 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 6,808 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 6,698 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 6,597 | 0.00% |
Average internal audit internship salary over time
Internal audit internship salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $30,264 | $14.55 | +2.8% |
| 2025 | $29,437 | $14.15 | +1.5% |
| 2024 | $29,005 | $13.94 | +1.7% |
| 2023 | $28,532 | $13.72 | +1.8% |
| 2022 | $28,038 | $13.48 | +1.4% |
Internal audit internship jobs by state
Most common states for internal audit interns
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vermont | 623,657 | 135 | 22% |
| 2 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 147 | 21% |
| 3 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 109 | 19% |
| 4 | Delaware | 961,939 | 174 | 18% |
| 5 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 114 | 15% |
| 6 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 183 | 14% |
| 7 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 144 | 14% |
| 8 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 142 | 14% |
| 9 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 124 | 14% |
| 10 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 206 | 12% |
| 11 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 164 | 12% |
| 12 | Alaska | 739,795 | 92 | 12% |
| 13 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 381 | 11% |
| 14 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 212 | 11% |
| 15 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 304 | 10% |
| 16 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 619 | 9% |
| 17 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 441 | 8% |
| 18 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 380 | 7% |
| 19 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 373 | 7% |
| 20 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 198 | 7% |
Most common cities for internal audit interns
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marlborough | 1 | 3% | $31,681 |
| 2 | Lenexa | 1 | 2% | $22,793 |
| 3 | Atlanta | 3 | 1% | $22,892 |
| 4 | Carmel | 1 | 1% | $22,727 |
| 5 | Columbus | 1 | 1% | $22,928 |
| 6 | Decatur | 1 | 1% | $25,551 |
| 7 | Fort Lauderdale | 1 | 1% | $22,622 |
| 8 | Hartford | 1 | 1% | $33,225 |
| 9 | Phoenix | 4 | 0% | $25,038 |
| 10 | Boston | 2 | 0% | $31,679 |
| 11 | Chicago | 2 | 0% | $26,006 |
| 12 | Indianapolis | 2 | 0% | $22,690 |
| 13 | Los Angeles | 2 | 0% | $30,266 |
| 14 | New York | 2 | 0% | $36,005 |
| 15 | Denver | 1 | 0% | $26,575 |
| 16 | Houston | 1 | 0% | $24,733 |
| 17 | Irvine | 1 | 0% | $30,031 |
Internal Audit Internship job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of internal audit internship experts
Westminster College
Fairleigh Dickinson University
What will help Internal Audit Interns increase their earning potential?
Michael Mamo Ph.D.: Not sure how this relates to the previous themes but I do not believe the quest to increase one's earning potential is a noble goal. As humans we value (or should value) the benefits of enlightenment that come from education and life-long learning. Of course, enlightenment could translate to monetary gains. Enlightenment also comes with a greater sense of fulfilment in life and provides the person with traits of empathy, integrity, and other virtues such as justice and perseverance. Beyond improving ones earningn potential, education is a life-affirming process and that is what I would advise people in my field to aspire for.
What will help Internal Audit Interns increase their earning potential?
Patrick Cozza: Again, as mentioned above, achievement of the CFP designation is the single greatest way you can increase your earning potential in the field of wealth management.