Paid High School Internships: How to Find Ones That Pay
To find paid high school internships, ask directly. Email companies, say you're a high school student looking for a paid summer internship, and give one specific reason you're interested. Paid roles are most common in tech, engineering, and larger companies; when in doubt, it never hurts to ask about pay.
Where paid high school internships are most common
- Tech and software companies (often the best-paying).
- Engineering, labs, and research programs.
- Larger companies with structured summer programs.
- Local businesses that value the extra help over the summer.
How to ask about pay politely
In your email, add one line: "I'm hoping to find a paid summer internship, but I'm flexible." That signals what you want without making it a dealbreaker.
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Do most high school internships pay?
Not all, but many do — especially in tech and at larger companies. Ask directly; the worst case is they say it's unpaid.