Computer Engineer Intern

Computer Engineer Intern Salary in California

$27.6K

$50.8K

$79.9K

$52,174

/year

$25.08

/hour

Computer Engineer Intern Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$52,867

California

California

$52,174

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    How much does a Computer Engineer Intern make in California?

    As of Aug 9, 2026, the average annual pay for a Computer Engineer Intern in California is $52,174 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $25.08 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,003/week or $4,347/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $79,940 and as low as $27,633, the majority of Computer Engineer Intern salaries currently range between $42,400 (25th percentile) to $59,200 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $74,017 annually in California. The average pay range for a Computer Engineer Intern varies greatly (by as much as 16800), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    California ranks number 50 out of 50 states nationwide for Computer Engineer Intern salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Computer Engineer Intern jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Computer Engineer Intern Jobs in California

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Computer Engineer Intern job is above the average in California in California. Topping the list is Concord, , with Ladera Ranch, and Lake Forest, close behind in the second and third positions. Lake Forest, beats the average in California by $15,150 (29.0%), and Concord, furthers that trend with another $20,585 (39.5%) above the $52,174 average.

    With these 10 cities paying on average above the average for California, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Computer Engineer Intern appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 15% between Concord, and Palo Alto, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Computer Engineer Intern role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Concord

    $72,759

    $34.98

    Ladera Ranch

    $71,424

    $34.34

    Lake Forest

    $67,324

    $32.37

    Cupertino

    $65,224

    $31.36

    Redwood City

    $64,728

    $31.12

    Atherton

    $64,074

    $30.80

    Belmont

    $63,939

    $30.74

    Sunnyvale

    $62,896

    $30.24

    San Buenaventura

    $62,580

    $30.09

    Palo Alto

    $62,303

    $29.95

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Computer Engineer Intern Jobs in California

    Analyzing similar jobs related to the Computer Engineer Intern job category in California, we found 5 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $52174 state average for Computer Engineer Intern jobs.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Structural Engineering Internship

    $98,098

    $47.16

    Civil Engineering Internships

    $81,591

    $39.23

    Engineering Student

    $62,152

    $29.88

    Oracle Software Engineer Intern

    $52,174

    $25.08

    Architecture Summer Internship

    $33,813

    $16.26

    About Our Data

    ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

    Infographic detailing Computer Engineer Intern salary in California as of August 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $42,400 to $74,017 annually, with the California average at $52,174 per year or $25.08 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in California for Computer Engineer Intern jobs, with Concord leading at $72,759 annually.