Full Stack Developer Intern Salary in the United States

How much does a Full Stack Developer Intern make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Full Stack Developer Intern in the United States is $68,778 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $33.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $78,104
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $63,077 to $73,660
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $57,885
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Full Stack Developer Intern Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $73,660 $6,138 $1,417 $35
Average $68,778 $5,732 $1,323 $33
25th Percentile $63,077 $5,256 $1,213 $30
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Key Factors That Influence Full Stack Developer Intern Salaries

A Full Stack Developer 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 Full Stack Developer Intern Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Full Stack Developer 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): $69,174
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $90,226
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $112,494
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $137,969
  • Expert (over 8 years): $139,072
Levels Salary
Full Stac... Level Full Stack Developer Intern$69,174
Web Appli... Level Full Stack Developer Intern$90,226
Web Appli... Level Full Stack Developer Intern$112,494
Web Appli... Level Full Stack Developer Intern$137,969
Web Appli... Level Full Stack Developer Intern$139,072
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$112,494 2-4 yrs
$137,969 5-8 yrs
$139,072 > 8 yrs
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How Do Full Stack Developer 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 Full Stack Developer Interns. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $76,151.
  • California: $75,862.
  • Massachusetts: $74,851.

Top Paying Cities for Full Stack Developer 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: $86,750
  • San Francisco: $85,800
  • Oakland: $83,992

What Skills Can Increase a Full Stack Developer Intern's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 1.93% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Web Applications (Mentioned in 3.76% Job Postings): A web application is application software that runs in a web browser, unlike software programs that run locally and natively on the operating system of the device. They are delivered on the World Wide Web to users with an active network connection.
  • Software Development (Mentioned in 2.81% Job Postings): Software development is the process of conceiving, specifying, designing, programming, documenting, testing, and bug fixing involved in creating and maintaining applications, frameworks, or other software components. Software development is a process of writing and maintaining the source code, but in a broader sense, it includes all that is involved between the conception of the desired software through to the final manifestation of the software, sometimes in a planned and structured process. Therefore, software development may include research, new development, prototyping, modification, reuse, re-engineering, maintenance, or any other activities that result in software products. Software can be developed for a variety of purposes, the three most common being to meet specific needs of a specific client/business (the case with custom software), to meet a perceived need of some set of potential users (the case with commercial and open source software), or for personal use (e.g. a scientist may write software to automate a mundane task). Embedded software development, that is, the development of embedded software, such as used for controlling consumer products, requires the development process to be integrated with the development of the controlled physical product. System software underlies applications and the programming process itself, and is often developed separately.
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Analysis 1.93%
Web Applications 3.76%
Software Development 2.81%
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 Full Stack Developer Intern's salary.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Solution Design: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Consulting
 $72,905
6%
Commitment
 $71,529
4%
Solution Design
 $71,529
4%
Agile
 $70,842
3%
Leadership
 $70,842
3%
Innovation
 $70,842
3%
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Full Stack Developer Intern Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Full Stack Developer 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.

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Average $68,778/year
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Average $1,323/week
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $73,660 $6,138 $1,417 $35
Average $68,778 $5,732 $1,323 $33
25th Percentile $63,077 $5,256 $1,213 $30

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Salary Trends for Full Stack Developer Intern

Salaries for a Full Stack Developer Intern can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $76,490 in 2023 to around $76,146 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Full Stack Developer Intern salary trends, .

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