PwC runs two internship programs tied to how close you are to graduation. Start is an 8 to 10 week summer internship for sophomores, and Advance is a summer internship for juniors about a year out, both spanning audit and assurance, tax, advisory and PwC's Products and Technology group. ApplyBolt's live board currently shows real PwC job postings across tax, deals and consulting, though internship-titled roles for next summer tend to go up later in the recruiting calendar.
That gap between "PwC hires interns" and "the 2027 posting is live today" trips up a lot of students. Start applications for a given summer generally open the June through August before, Advance follows that fall, and both run on rolling review with deadlines that often land in November or December. Applying the week a posting opens matters more than the date printed on it.
What PwC actually does
PwC is one of the Big 4 professional services firms, built around three main service lines: Assurance (audit), Tax and Advisory, plus a growing Products and Technology group that builds internal tools and client-facing software. Interns join real client engagement teams rather than a simulated project, so an audit intern reviews actual client financials and a tech intern ships code other PwC teams use.
Start vs Advance
| Program | Who it's for | Length | What happens next |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Sophomores in a four-year program, or juniors in a five-year program | 8 to 10 weeks, summer | Strong performers in Consulting Solutions or Trust Solutions get an Advance offer for the next summer |
| Advance | Juniors about a year from graduation | Roughly 10 weeks, summer | Feeds directly into a full-time offer for after graduation |
What a PwC internship pays
PwC hasn't published one flat intern rate, but pay bands tied to recent postings cluster by service line: Advisory around $37 to $48 an hour, Products and Technology around $29 to $48, Assurance around $31 to $41 and Tax around $28 to $45. Some offices add a housing stipend for interns who relocate. Treat these as a starting range rather than a promise, since the exact number depends on office and local cost of living.
What background you need
PwC's recruiters commonly screen around a 3.0 GPA minimum, with more competitive applicants closer to 3.5. Audit and tax want an accounting or finance background and a real answer for how you'll reach 150 credit hours toward CPA eligibility. Advisory is more flexible on major but leans quantitative. Products and Technology wants a CS, information systems or related technical degree with some hands-on project work behind it.
How to apply
PwC posts through its own careers site and campus recruiting events rather than one national deadline, so office and service line both affect timing. If you're a sophomore, apply to Start as soon as your school's fall recruiting season opens. If you're a junior without a Start internship on your resume, apply to Advance directly, since it isn't restricted to Start alumni. Get your one-page resume and GPA line ready before postings go live, not after.
For how PwC's timeline compares across the rest of the Big 4, see our Big 4 internships guide. If you're weighing Deloitte or KPMG against PwC specifically, our Deloitte and KPMG guides break down each firm's own programs and pay.
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Frequently asked questions
Does PwC have a summer internship program for 2027?
Yes. PwC runs Start, an 8 to 10 week internship for sophomores, and Advance, a summer internship for juniors about a year from graduation, across audit, tax, advisory and its Products and Technology group. ApplyBolt's live board currently shows real PwC job postings, though 2027 internship-titled roles typically go up later in the recruiting calendar.
What's the difference between PwC's Start and Advance internships?
Start is for sophomores in a four-year program (or juniors in a five-year program) and runs the summer before junior year. Advance is for juniors closer to graduation. Strong Start interns in PwC's Consulting Solutions or Trust Solutions segments get an Advance offer automatically for the following summer, so the two programs form a pipeline.
What does a PwC internship pay?
PwC hasn't published one flat intern rate, but pay bands tied to recent postings cluster by service line: Advisory around $37 to $48 an hour, Products and Technology around $29 to $48, Assurance around $31 to $41 and Tax around $28 to $45. Some offices add a housing stipend for interns who relocate.
What GPA or background do you need for a PwC internship?
PwC's recruiters commonly screen around a 3.0 GPA minimum, with more competitive applicants closer to 3.5. Audit and tax want an accounting or finance background with a path to CPA eligibility, advisory is more flexible on major and Products and Technology wants a CS or related technical degree.