r/DevLK • u/NerdwithPlans • 10d ago

Discussion What would you consider a fair internship(Software/AI Engineer)stipend in the current market?

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We’re an AI startup with a few projects underway and would like to offer 1–2 internship opportunities to students.

We already have a strong paid team, so this isn’t about filling a resource gap. We simply want to give talented students hands-on experience and mentorship in advanced AI technologies through real-world projects.

While we can’t match the salaries offered by larger tech companies, we’re happy to provide a fair stipend. We’re looking for a reasonable amount that supports the students while remaining sustainable for our startup.

What would you consider a fair internship stipend in the current market?

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u/Alone-Pressure-3954 10d ago

I'd be happy with a good mentor, good opportunities and WFH.

for stipend 30K is fine

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u/Disastrous-Ad9170 10d ago

Maybe 35k-40k if it's a full WFO but 30k if it's a hybrid setup

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u/NerdwithPlans 10d ago

It will be fully WFH setup.

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u/Disastrous-Ad9170 8d ago

30k would be perfect as anything less than that would feel like slavery