Web Design Intern Salary in the United States

How much does a Web Design Intern make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Web Design Intern in the United States is $72,657 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $83,838
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $67,009 to $78,510
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $61,867
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Web Design Intern Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $78,510 $6,542 $1,510 $38
Average $72,657 $6,055 $1,397 $35
25th Percentile $67,009 $5,584 $1,289 $32
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Key Factors That Influence Web Design Intern Salaries

A Web Design 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 Web Design Intern Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Web Design 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): $72,265
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $72,500
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $73,520
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $74,932
  • Expert (over 8 years): $75,121
Levels Salary
Entry Level Web Design Intern$72,265
Intermediate Level Web Design Intern$72,500
Senior Level Web Design Intern$73,520
Specialist Level Web Design Intern$74,932
Expert Level Web Design Intern$75,121
$72,265 0 yr
$72,500 < 2 yrs
$73,520 2-4 yrs
$74,932 5-8 yrs
$75,121 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

Top Paying Cities for Web Design 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: $91,642
  • San Francisco: $90,741
  • Oakland: $88,729

What Skills Can Increase a Web Design Intern's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Initiative (Mentioned in 4.02% Job Postings): Taking decisive action and initiating plans independently to address problems, improve professional life, and achieve goals.
  • JavaScript (Mentioned in 2.77% Job Postings): Using JavaScript in the development and maintenance of Web-based application systems.
  • Illustrator (Mentioned in 1.84% Job Postings): Adobe Illustrator is a vector graphics editor and design program developed and marketed by Adobe Inc. Originally designed for the Apple Macintosh, development of Adobe Illustrator began in 1985. Along with Creative Cloud, Illustrator CC was released.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Initiative 4.02%
JavaScript 2.77%
Illustrator 1.84%
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 Web Design Intern's salary.
  • Agile: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Influencing: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • User Research: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Agile
$85,009
17%
Influencing
$82,829
14%
User Research
$81,376
12%
Usability Testing
$81,376
12%
JavaScript
$79,923
10%
Insight
$77,743
7%
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How Education impacts a Web Design Intern's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Web Design 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 Web Design Intern with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $64,565 and $68,750).

Web Design Intern Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Web Design Intern
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.9%
High School 12.3%
Associates 20.7%
Bachelors 59.4%
Masters 6.5%
Doctorate 0.2%
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Web Design Intern Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Web Design 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

Salary Trends for Web Design Intern

Salaries for a Web Design Intern can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $78,318 in 2023 to around $78,613 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Web Design Intern salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Web Design Intern Over Time

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2024
$79,218
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2024 $79,218
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