Intern Software Tester

Intern Software Tester Salary

$28K

$51.5K

$81K

$52,867

/year

$25.42

/hour

Intern Software Tester Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$52,867

Columbus

Ohio

$51,064

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    How much does an Intern Software Tester make?

    As of Jul 29, 2026, the average annual pay for an Intern Software Tester in the United States is $52,867 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $25.42 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,016/week or $4,405/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $81,000 and as low as $28,000, the majority of Intern Software Tester salaries currently range between $43,000 (25th percentile) to $60,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $75,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for an Intern Software Tester varies greatly (by as much as 17000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    An Intern Software Tester in your area makes on average $51,064 per year, or $1,803 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $52,867. Ohio ranks number 41 out of 50 states nationwide for Intern Software Tester salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Intern Software Tester 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 Intern Software Tester Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for an Intern Software Tester job is above the national average. Topping the list is Renton, WA, , with Kentville, NS, and Valley, NE, close behind in the second and third positions. Valley, NE, beats the national average by $15,649 (29.6%), and Renton, WA, furthers that trend with another $21,007 (39.7%) above the $52,867 average.

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

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 10% between Renton, WA, and Alberton, PE, , 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 an Intern Software Tester role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Renton, WA

    $73,874

    $35.52

    Kentville, NS

    $68,862

    $33.11

    Valley, NE

    $68,516

    $32.94

    Carcross, YT

    $68,384

    $32.88

    Duncan, BC

    $67,688

    $32.54

    Oak Bay, BC

    $67,565

    $32.48

    Lake Marcel-Stillwater, WA

    $67,419

    $32.41

    New Haven, CT

    $66,818

    $32.12

    Edison, NJ

    $66,659

    $32.05

    Alberton, PE

    $66,651

    $32.04

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

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Intern Software Tester category.

    For example Android Developer Internship jobs pay as much as $74,284 (140.5%) more than the average Intern Software Tester salary of $52,867. If you're qualified, finding work as an Android Developer Internship may help you make more money than that of the average Intern Software Tester position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Android Developer Internship

    $127,151

    $61.13

    Aerospace Engineer Nasa

    $108,638

    $52.23

    Nasa Financial Analyst

    $88,111

    $42.36

    Quality Engineer Intern

    $52,867

    $25.42

    Web Developer Intern

    $26,055

    $12.53

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

    Infographic detailing Intern Software Tester salary across the United States as of July 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $52,867 per year or $25.42 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.