Computer Programming Intern

Computer Programming Intern Salary

$20.5K

$42K

$108.5K

$51,899

/year

$24.95

/hour

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How much does a Computer Programming Intern make?

As of May 30, 2026, the average annual pay for a Computer Programming Intern in the United States is $51,899 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $24.95 an hour. This is the equivalent of $998/week or $4,324/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $108,500 and as low as $20,500, the majority of Computer Programming Intern salaries currently range between $31,500 (25th percentile) to $61,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $92,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Computer Programming Intern varies greatly (by as much as 30000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Computer Programming Intern in your area makes on average $0 per year, or $51,899 (100.000%) less than the national average annual salary of $51,899. Ohio ranks number 50 out of 50 states nationwide for Computer Programming Intern salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Computer Programming 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 Programming Intern Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Computer Programming Intern job is above the national average. Topping the list is Green River, WY, , with San Mateo, CA, and Sunnyvale, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Sunnyvale, CA, beats the national average by $7,295 (14.1%), and Green River, WY, furthers that trend with another $10,305 (19.9%) above the $51,899 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Computer Programming Intern appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 7% between Green River, WY, and Oakland, CA, , 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 Programming Intern role.

City

Annual Salary

Hourly Wage

Green River, WY

$62,204

$29.91

San Mateo, CA

$59,819

$28.76

Sunnyvale, CA

$59,194

$28.46

Santa Clara, CA

$58,927

$28.33

Fremont, CA

$58,753

$28.25

Daly City, CA

$58,257

$28.01

Berkeley, CA

$57,972

$27.87

Santa Rosa, CA

$57,779

$27.78

Livermore, CA

$57,671

$27.73

Oakland, CA

$57,577

$27.68

What are Top 0 Best Paying Related Computer Programming Intern Jobs in the U.S.

Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Computer Programming Intern job category, we found that related job jobs have average salaries similar than Computer Programming Intern jobs.

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Infographic detailing Computer Programming Intern salary across the United States as of May 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $51,899 per year or $24.95 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.