What are the main factors that influence an HR Intern's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An HR Intern's salary?

An HR Intern's salary grows with experience: a HR Intern (0-2 years)earns $60,814, a Recruiter II (2-4 years)earns $76,238, a Recruiter III (4-7 years)earns $91,698, a Recruiter IV (7+ years)earns $116,817, a Recruiting Supervisor (7+ years)earns $78,620,

What are the highest paying states for an HR Intern?

HR Intern salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for HR Intern roles are District of Columbia $66,750, California $66,497, Massachusetts $65,610. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of HR Intern roles make?

Salaries for HR Intern level roles vary by specialization: Analyst Intern: $115,047; Psychology Intern: $92,916; Intern IT: $83,164; Hr: $73,960; Engineer Intern: $70,076.

HR Intern Salary in Delaware

How much does an HR Intern make in Delaware?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for an HR Intern in Delaware is $61,053 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $67,259
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $54,964 to $64,301
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $49,420

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HR Intern Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$64,301	$5,358	$1,237	$31
Average	$61,053	$5,088	$1,174	$29
25th Percentile	$54,964	$4,580	$1,057	$26

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Key Factors That Influence HR Intern Salaries

An HR 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects HR Intern Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an HR Intern's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $60,814
Early Career (1-2 years): $76,238
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $91,698
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $116,817
Expert (over 8 years): $78,620

Levels	Salary
HR Intern... Level HR Intern	$60,814
Recruiter... Level HR Intern	$76,238
Recruiter... Level HR Intern	$91,698
Recruiter... Level HR Intern	$116,817
Recruitin... Level HR Intern	$78,620

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How Do HR Intern Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract HR Interns. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $66,750.
California: $66,497.
Massachusetts: $65,610.

District of Columbia $66,750 California $66,497 Massachusetts $65,610 Washington $65,369 New Jersey $65,345 Alaska $65,261 Connecticut $64,429 New York $64,091

Hawaii $63,012 Rhode Island $62,506 Maryland $62,162 Minnesota $61,692 Colorado $61,511 Illinois $61,451 Oregon $61,221 Delaware $61,053

New Hampshire $60,947 Virginia $60,709 Pennsylvania $60,016 Nevada $59,666 North Dakota $59,551 Michigan $59,371 Wisconsin $59,304 Vermont $59,172

Texas $58,804 Maine $58,780 Arizona $58,744 Ohio $58,701 Georgia $58,147 Indiana $57,869 Wyoming $57,815 Utah $57,731

Iowa $57,695 Kansas $57,405 Louisiana $57,321 North Carolina $57,291 Missouri $57,279 Florida $57,044 Montana $56,917 Nebraska $56,796

Kentucky $56,730 South Carolina $56,489 Tennessee $56,338 Idaho $56,278 New Mexico $55,838 Oklahoma $55,741 Alabama $55,386 South Dakota $54,789

Arkansas $54,463 West Virginia $54,288 Mississippi $53,764

Top Paying Cities for HR 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:

Lincoln: $63,187
Little Creek: $62,602
Magnolia: $62,861

Lincoln, DE $63,187 Little Creek, DE $62,602 Magnolia, DE $62,861 Milford, DE $63,187 Marydel, DE $62,367 Millsboro, DE $63,187 Millville, DE $63,609 Milton, DE $63,187

Nassau, DE $63,187 Ocean View, DE $63,609 Rehoboth Beach, DE $63,609 Seaford, DE $62,524 Selbyville, DE $63,609 Smyrna, DE $62,295 Viola, DE $62,861 Woodside, DE $62,680

Bear, DE $61,836 Newark, DE $61,860 Claymont, DE $61,909 Delaware City, DE $61,860 Hockessin, DE $61,909 Kirkwood, DE $61,860 Middletown, DE $62,168 Montchanin, DE $61,909

New Castle, DE $61,909 Odessa, DE $62,252 Port Penn, DE $61,692 Rockland, DE $61,909 Saint Georges, DE $61,860 Townsend, DE $62,162 Winterthur, DE $61,909 Lewes, DE $63,187

Wilmington, DE $61,909 Dover, DE $62,572 Dover Afb, DE $62,717 Bethany Beach, DE $63,609 Bethel, DE $62,524 Bridgeville, DE $63,187 Camden Wyoming, DE $62,638 Cheswold, DE $62,427

Clayton, DE $62,270 Dagsboro, DE $63,609 Delmar, DE $62,524 Ellendale, DE $63,187 Felton, DE $63,187 Fenwick Island, DE $63,609 Frankford, DE $63,609 Frederica, DE $63,187

Georgetown, DE $63,187 Greenwood, DE $63,187 Harbeson, DE $63,187 Harrington, DE $63,187 Hartly, DE $62,240 Houston, DE $63,187 Kenton, DE $62,270 Laurel, DE $62,524

Yorklyn, DE $61,909

HR Intern Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an HR 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 March 01, 2026

$54,964

Average $61,053/year

$64,301

$4,580

Average $5,088/month

$5,358

$1,057

Average $1,174/week

$1,237

$26

Average $29/hour

$31

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$64,301	$5,358	$1,237	$31
Average	$61,053	$5,088	$1,174	$29
25th Percentile	$54,964	$4,580	$1,057	$26

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