Software Developer Intern Salaries

How much does a Software Developer Intern make?

Total pay range
$96K - $129K/yr
$110K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$82K - $103K/yrBase pay
$14K - $26K/yrAdditional pay
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Total pay trajectory

Software Developer Intern
$96K$129K/yr
Software Developer
$96K$157K/yr
Software Developer IV
$119K$178K/yr

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Top paying industries

The top 5 paying industries for a Software Developer Intern in United States are Financial Services with a median total pay of $100,497, Insurance with a median total pay of $91,538, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $90,092, Information Technology with a median total pay of $88,550, and Media & Communication with a median total pay of $86,105.
Top paying companies in Financial Services for Software Developer Intern are Baird and BNY.
Top paying companies in Insurance for Software Developer Intern are Sentry, Auto-Owners Insurance, and Centene.
Top paying companies in Management & Consulting for Software Developer Intern are CGI and Gallup.
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Software Developer Intern are Indeed, Google, and AVEVA.
The top paying company in Media & Communication for Software Developer Intern is Pearson.

Financial Services

$100,497

Financial Services

Top paying companies in Financial Services for Software Developer Intern are Baird and BNY.

Insurance

$91,538

Financial Services

Top paying companies in Financial Services for Software Developer Intern are Baird and BNY.

Management & Consulting

$90,092

Financial Services

Top paying companies in Financial Services for Software Developer Intern are Baird and BNY.

Information Technology

$88,550

Financial Services

Top paying companies in Financial Services for Software Developer Intern are Baird and BNY.

Media & Communication

$86,105

Financial Services

Top paying companies in Financial Services for Software Developer Intern are Baird and BNY.

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50 salaries

Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
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Software Developer Intern
1-3 years
$66K/yr
$66K • $0
Niskayuna, NY
$66K/yr
$66K • $0
Software Developer Intern
1-3 years
$104K/yr
$104K • $0
San Jose, CA
$104K/yr
$104K • $0
Software Developer Intern
1-3 years
$48K/yr
$48K • $0
Des Moines, IA
$48K/yr
$48K • $0
Software Developer Intern
1-3 years
$59K/yr
$59K • $0
Minneapolis, MN
$59K/yr
$59K • $0
Software Developer Intern
1-3 years
$99K/yr
$99K • $0
Lowell, MA
$99K/yr
$99K • $0
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Software Developer Intern
4-6 years
$30K/yr
$30K • $0
Fort Wayne, IN
$30K/yr
$30K • $0
Software Developer Intern
1-3 years
$40K/yr
$40K • $0
Waterloo, IA
$40K/yr
$40K • $0
Software Developer Intern
1-3 years
$62K - $73K/yr
Raleigh, NC
$62K - $73K/yr
Software Developer Intern
1-3 years
$132K/yr
$124K • $8K
Mountain View, CA
$132K/yr
$124K • $8K
Software Developer Intern
1-3 years
$24K - $28K/yr
Nashville, TN
$24K - $28K/yr

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Frequently asked questions about Software Developer Intern salaries

The average salary for a Software Developer Intern is $110,189 per year or $53 per hour in United States, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $147,496 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United States is between $95,745 (25th percentile) and $128,559 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 1473 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Software Developer Intern employees in United States as of June 2026.
The highest salary for a Software Developer Intern in United States is $128,559 per year, $10,713 per month or $62 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Software Developer Intern in United States is $95,745 per year, $7,979 per month or $46 per hour.
The salary trajectory of a Software Developer Intern ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $110,189 per year (estimate) and goes up to $290,688 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.