PwC Internships 2026
PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers) is one of the Big Four professional services firms and one of the largest internship employers in the country, accepting thousands of summer interns annually across audit, tax, advisory, and technology consulting. PwC internships run 8–10 weeks during the summer, offering hands-on client work from week one. The firm is best known for its audit and tax practices but has significantly expanded its technology and deals advisory capabilities — making it an attractive destination for finance, accounting, business, and computer science majors. PwC interns work directly with client teams, attend training programs at their Learning and Innovation Center, and participate in the intern experience week that brings cohorts together nationally.
Program Highlights
Interns earn approximately $30–$38/hour depending on service line and location (NYC and SF tend to pay more)
PwC's Intern Experience Week (IEW) brings interns from across the U.S. to a multi-day national summit with partner presentations and team activities
Each intern is assigned a performance manager (partner/director level) and a buddy (recent hire) for day-to-day support
Return offer rates are among the highest in professional services — 85–90% of interns who perform well receive full-time offers
PwC's Digital Assurance & Transparency (DAT) practice and Deals Advisory are the fastest-growing service areas with the most intern hiring
Typical Internship Roles at PwC
Audit & Assurance Intern — reviewing financial statements, testing internal controls, and working on client engagements under senior associate supervision
Tax Intern — preparing tax returns, researching tax regulations, and assisting with complex client tax strategies
Advisory Intern — process improvement, risk management, and ESG/sustainability consulting engagements
Deals Advisory Intern — M&A due diligence, financial modeling, and transaction support
Technology Consulting Intern — digital transformation, ERP implementation, and cybersecurity advisory for major clients
Application Tips
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Apply in September–October for the following summer. PwC fills campus recruiting slots early — most positions are offered through on-campus recruiting events.
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Accounting majors: begin CPA exam prep early. PwC values candidates on the CPA track and often accelerates exam support for returning interns.
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PwC's interviews focus heavily on behavioral questions and career motivation. Prepare responses to why PwC (not Deloitte or EY) and why your specific service line.
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Demonstrate technical skills relevant to your service line. For advisory roles, Excel modeling and PowerPoint are essential. For tech roles, show programming or data skills.
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Attend PwC campus events — the firm tracks engagement and presence at info sessions positively influences recruiter attention to your application.
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