Cybersecurity Intern Salary in the United States

How much does a Cybersecurity Intern make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Cybersecurity Intern in the United States is $58,465 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

However, a Cybersecurity Intern's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $71,190
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $52,818 to $65,126
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,677
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Cybersecurity Intern Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
Pay
Weekly
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75th Percentile $65,126 $5,427 $1,252 $31
Average $58,465 $4,872 $1,124 $28
25th Percentile $52,818 $4,402 $1,016 $25
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Key Factors That Influence Cybersecurity Intern Salaries

A Cybersecurity Intern's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Top Paying Cities for Cybersecurity Interns

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $73,742
  • San Francisco: $73,017
  • Oakland: $71,398

What Skills Can Increase a Cybersecurity Intern's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Troubleshooting (Mentioned in 5.85% Job Postings): Troubleshooting is a form of problem solving, often applied to repair failed products or processes on a machine or a system. It is a logical, systematic search for the source of a problem in order to solve it, and make the product or process operational again. Troubleshooting is needed to identify the symptoms. Determining the most likely cause is a process of elimination—eliminating potential causes of a problem. Finally, troubleshooting requires confirmation that the solution restores the product or process to its working state. In general, troubleshooting is the identification or diagnosis of "trouble" in the management flow of a system caused by a failure of some kind. The problem is initially described as symptoms of malfunction, and troubleshooting is the process of determining and remedying the causes of these symptoms. A system can be described in terms of its expected, desired or intended behavior (usually, for artificial systems, its purpose). Events or inputs to the system are expected to generate specific results or outputs. (For example, selecting the "print" option from various computer applications is intended to result in a hardcopy emerging from some specific device). Any unexpected or undesirable behavior is a symptom. Troubleshooting is the process of isolating the specific cause or causes of the symptom. Frequently the symptom is a failure of the product or process to produce any results. (Nothing was printed, for example). Corrective action can then be taken to prevent further failures of a similar kind.
  • Mechanical Aptitude (Mentioned in 3.97% Job Postings): Mechanical aptitude is a measure of a technical or engineering candidate's mechanical reasoning and mechanical comprehension to succeed in their domain.
  • Technical Skills (Mentioned in 2.72% Job Postings): Technical skills are the specialized knowledge and expertise required to perform specific tasks and use specific tools and programs in real world situations.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Troubleshooting 5.85%
Mechanical Aptitude 3.97%
Technical Skills 2.72%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Cybersecurity Intern's salary.
  • Program Management: Can increase your salary by up to 21%.
  • Critical Thinking: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Program Management
$70,743
21%
Critical Thinking
$63,142
8%
Leadership
$61,973
6%
Verbal Communication
$60,804
4%
Operations Support
$60,804
4%
Innovation
$60,219
3%
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How Education impacts a Cybersecurity Intern's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Cybersecurity Interns enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Cybersecurity Intern with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $57,580 and $61,884).

Cybersecurity Intern Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Cybersecurity Intern
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 6.7%
High School 66.7%
Associates 6.7%
Bachelors 20.0%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Cybersecurity Intern Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Cybersecurity Intern's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Cybersecurity Intern

Salaries for a Cybersecurity Intern can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $60,259 in 2023 to around $60,551 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Cybersecurity Intern salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Cybersecurity Intern Over Time

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2023
$60,259
2024
$60,827
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$60,551
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2023 $60,259
2024 $60,827
2025 $60,551
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