Are You required to pay your interns?

The question employers must ask is whether an unpaid intern is actually an employee and, therefore, entitled to be paid minimum wage and overtime pay under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act. If an intern is not an employee under the FLSA, no compensation is required.

Do interns get paid?

Whether an intern receives payment can also depend on the type of internship. For example, internships that offer academic credit may not offer any payment. Alternatively, some organisations do not offer their interns a salary, but rather a stipend to help cover the monthly costs, such as transportation, rent and food.

What is the average salary for an engineering intern?

The average Intern Engineering salary in the United States is $65,538 as of November 25, 2020, but the salary range typically falls between $49,131 and $90,548. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.