Developer Intern

Developer Intern Salary

$24K

$42.5K

$82.5K

$47,621

/year

$22.89

/hour

Developer Intern Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$47,621

Columbus

Ohio

$45,997

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    How much does a Developer Intern make?

    As of Jun 9, 2026, the average annual pay for a Developer Intern in the United States is $47,621 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $22.89 an hour. This is the equivalent of $915/week or $3,968/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $82,500 and as low as $24,000, the majority of Developer Intern salaries currently range between $38,500 (25th percentile) to $50,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $70,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Developer Intern varies greatly (by as much as 12000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Developer Intern in your area makes on average $45,997 per year, or $1,624 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $47,621. Ohio ranks number 42 out of 50 states nationwide for Developer Intern salaries.

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

    Find your next high paying job as a Developer Intern on ZipRecruiter today.

    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Developer Intern Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Developer Intern job is above the national average. Topping the list is Gonzales, CA, , with Kentville, NS, and Nome, AK, close behind in the second and third positions. Nome, AK, beats the national average by $11,452 (24.0%), and Gonzales, CA, furthers that trend with another $21,176 (44.5%) above the $47,621 average.

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

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 16% between Gonzales, CA, and Duncan, BC, , 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 Developer Intern role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Gonzales, CA

    $68,797

    $33.08

    Kentville, NS

    $59,168

    $28.45

    Nome, AK

    $59,073

    $28.40

    Whitehorse, YT

    $58,791

    $28.26

    Carcross, YT

    $58,757

    $28.25

    Haines Junction, YT

    $58,556

    $28.15

    North Cowichan, BC

    $58,384

    $28.07

    Berkeley, CA

    $58,309

    $28.03

    Redwood City, CA

    $58,305

    $28.03

    Duncan, BC

    $58,159

    $27.96

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Developer Intern Jobs in the U.S.

    Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Developer Intern job category, we found that Engineering Student jobs have average salaries greater than Developer Intern jobs.

    Significantly, Engineering Student jobs pay $15,356 (32.2%) more than the average Developer Intern salary of $47,621. If you're qualified, finding work as a Engineering Student may help you make more money than that of the average Developer Intern position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Engineering Student

    $62,977

    $30.28

    Industrial Design Intern

    $43,888

    $21.10

    Chemical Engineering Intern

    $40,174

    $19.31

    Gis Intern

    $36,339

    $17.47

    Web Developer Intern

    $26,055

    $12.53

    About Our Data

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

    Infographic detailing Developer Intern salary across the United States as of June 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $47,621 per year or $22.89 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.