Product Engineer Intern Salary in the United States

How much does a Product Engineer Intern make in the United States?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Product Engineer Intern in the United States is $89,368 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $102,475
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $80,524 to $96,228
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $72,473
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Product Engineer Intern Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $96,228 $8,019 $1,851 $46
Average $89,368 $7,447 $1,719 $43
25th Percentile $80,524 $6,710 $1,549 $39
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Key Factors That Influence Product Engineer Intern Salaries

A Product Engineer 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.

How Experience Level Affects Product Engineer Intern Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Product Engineer 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): $79,370
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $89,982
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $100,405
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $126,344
  • Expert (over 8 years): $145,166
Levels Salary
Productio... Level Product Engineer Intern$79,370
Product E... Level Product Engineer Intern$89,982
Productio... Level Product Engineer Intern$100,405
Productio... Level Product Engineer Intern$126,344
Productio... Level Product Engineer Intern$145,166
$79,370 0 yr
$89,982 < 2 yrs
$100,405 2-4 yrs
$126,344 5-8 yrs
$145,166 > 8 yrs
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How Do Product Engineer 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 Product Engineer Interns. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $98,948.
  • California: $98,572.
  • Massachusetts: $97,259.

Top Paying Cities for Product Engineer 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: $112,719
  • San Francisco: $111,485
  • Oakland: $109,136

What Skills Can Increase a Product Engineer Intern's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 5.27% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • AWS (Mentioned in 1.82% Job Postings): Amazon Web Services, Inc. is a subsidiary of Amazon that provides on-demand cloud computing platforms and APIs to individuals, companies, and governments, on a metered pay-as-you-go basis.
  • Programming (Mentioned in 1.32% Job Postings): Executing logic to facilitate computing operations and functionality in one or more languages.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 5.27%
AWS 1.82%
Programming 1.32%
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 Product Engineer Intern's salary.
  • DevOps: Can increase your salary by up to 22%.
  • SQL: Can increase your salary by up to 21%.
  • API: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
DevOps
$109,028
22%
SQL
$108,135
21%
API
$102,773
15%
JavaScript
$102,773
15%
Java
$100,092
12%
Software Development
$99,198
11%
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How Education impacts a Product Engineer Intern's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Product Engineer Interns enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree 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 Product Engineer Intern with a Bachelor's Degree is between $87,410 and $92,197).

Product Engineer Intern Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Product Engineer Intern
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.6%
High School 1.6%
Associates 6.3%
Bachelors 71.4%
Masters 15.9%
Doctorate 4.8%
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Product Engineer Intern Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Product Engineer 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 June 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Product Engineer Intern

Salaries for a Product Engineer Intern can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $84,877 in 2023 to around $84,465 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Product Engineer Intern salary trends, .

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