What are the main factors that influence a Software Intern's salary?

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

How does experience change a Software Intern's salary?

A Software Intern's salary grows with experience: starting around $85,851 for beginners, reaching about $88,043 at mid-level, and approach $88,527 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Software Intern?

Software Intern salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Software Intern roles are District of Columbia $91,680, California $91,332, Massachusetts $90,115. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Software Intern roles make?

Salaries for Software Intern level roles vary by specialization: Software Development Intern: $102,858; Software Developer Intern: $99,911; Software Engineer Intern: $82,917; Software Engineering Intern: $81,424; Engineer Intern: $70,073.

Software Intern Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Software Intern make in Rhode Island?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Software Intern in Rhode Island is $85,850 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $97,627
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $78,004 to $92,015
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $70,860

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Software Intern Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$92,015	$7,668	$1,770	$44
Average	$85,850	$7,154	$1,651	$41
25th Percentile	$78,004	$6,500	$1,500	$38

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Key Factors That Influence Software Intern Salaries

A Software 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 Software Intern Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Software 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): $85,851
Early Career (1-2 years): $86,589
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $88,043
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $88,333
Expert (over 8 years): $88,527

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Software Intern	$85,851
Intermediate Level Software Intern	$86,589
Senior Level Software Intern	$88,043
Specialist Level Software Intern	$88,333
Expert Level Software Intern	$88,527

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How Do Software 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 Software Interns. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $91,680.
California: $91,332.
Massachusetts: $90,115.

District of Columbia $91,680 California $91,332 Massachusetts $90,115 Washington $89,784 New Jersey $89,750 Alaska $89,635 Connecticut $88,492 New York $88,028

Hawaii $86,546 Rhode Island $85,850 Maryland $85,378 Minnesota $84,733 Colorado $84,484 Illinois $84,401 Oregon $84,087 Delaware $83,855

New Hampshire $83,709 Virginia $83,383 Pennsylvania $82,431 Nevada $81,950 North Dakota $81,793 Michigan $81,545 Wisconsin $81,454 Vermont $81,271

Texas $80,766 Maine $80,733 Arizona $80,684 Ohio $80,626 Georgia $79,864 Indiana $79,483 Wyoming $79,408 Utah $79,292

Iowa $79,243 Kansas $78,845 Louisiana $78,729 North Carolina $78,688 Missouri $78,671 Florida $78,348 Montana $78,175 Nebraska $78,009

Kentucky $77,918 South Carolina $77,587 Tennessee $77,380 Idaho $77,297 New Mexico $76,692 Oklahoma $76,560 Alabama $76,071 South Dakota $75,252

Arkansas $74,805 West Virginia $74,564 Mississippi $73,844

Top Paying Cities for Software 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:

Adamsville: $87,258
Albion: $85,809
Ashaway: $87,589

Adamsville, RI $87,258 Albion, RI $85,809 Ashaway, RI $87,589 Barrington, RI $85,809 Block Island, RI $87,134 Bradford, RI $87,531 Bristol, RI $85,726 Carolina, RI $86,819

Charlestown, RI $86,910 Chepachet, RI $85,643 Clayville, RI $85,726 Coventry, RI $85,643 West Greenwich, RI $85,585 East Greenwich, RI $85,701 Exeter, RI $87,531 Fiskeville, RI $85,809

Forestdale, RI $85,726 Foster, RI $85,585 Glendale, RI $85,585 Greene, RI $86,546 Greenville, RI $85,809 Harmony, RI $85,784 Harrisville, RI $85,643 Hope, RI $85,809

Hope Valley, RI $87,589 Hopkinton, RI $87,614 Jamestown, RI $86,736 Kenyon, RI $87,507 Little Compton, RI $87,225 Manville, RI $85,809 Mapleville, RI $85,585 Newport, RI $86,753

Middletown, RI $87,117 North Kingstown, RI $85,561 North Scituate, RI $85,784 Oakland, RI $85,668 Pascoag, RI $85,619 Pawtucket, RI $85,809 Central Falls, RI $85,809 Cumberland, RI $85,809

Lincoln, RI $85,809 Portsmouth, RI $86,405 Prudence Island, RI $85,643 Rockville, RI $87,614 Saunderstown, RI $86,786 Shannock, RI $87,482 Slatersville, RI $85,726 Slocum, RI $86,786

Tiverton, RI $87,283 Wakefield, RI $86,695 Kingston, RI $86,712 Narragansett, RI $86,728 Peace Dale, RI $86,695 Warren, RI $85,784 Warwick, RI $85,809 Westerly, RI $87,639

West Kingston, RI $86,761 West Warwick, RI $85,809 Wood River Junction, RI $87,531 Woonsocket, RI $85,726 North Smithfield, RI $85,784 Wyoming, RI $87,507 Providence, RI $85,809 Cranston, RI $85,809

North Providence, RI $85,809 East Providence, RI $85,809 Riverside, RI $85,809 Rumford, RI $85,809 Smithfield, RI $85,809 Johnston, RI $85,809

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

Understanding how a Software 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 January 01, 2026

$78,004

Average $85,850/year

$92,015

$6,500

Average $7,154/month

$7,668

$1,500

Average $1,651/week

$1,770

$38

Average $41/hour

$44

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$92,015	$7,668	$1,770	$44
Average	$85,850	$7,154	$1,651	$41
25th Percentile	$78,004	$6,500	$1,500	$38

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