Studies show that the average wage for interns in 2020 was $20.76. The fields of study with the highest average hourly wages for bachelor's-level interns were computer science ($23.39), math/statistics ($23.34), actuarial science ($23.30), and engineering ($23.17). For information about Virginia minimum wage and federal wage regulations related to for-profit and non-profit employers, see the Personnel and HR FAQ & Info section below.
NACE Survey of Intern Wages in 2020 (May 30, 2021): The average hourly wage for interns is $20.76. The average hourly wage for co-ops is $20.20. The fields of study with the highest average hourly wages for bachelorâ€s-level interns are computer science ($23.39), math/statistics ($23.34), actuarial science ($23.30), and engineering ($23.17). CNBC (July 12, 2021): According to a recent survey of 267 employers (including big-name companies such as Adidas, Dell and Wells Fargo) by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, the average hourly wage for paid interns in the summer of 2020 was $20.76 an increase of $1.22 from the previous year and the highest rate ever measured. More than half (56%) of organizations said they helped interns relocate, including $2,500 for housing and $1,700 for travel expenses, on average. About 14% of employers said that they use signing bonuses to help convert interns into full-time employees.