Indian student at Canada university earns 90,000 dollars from her current internship. How she cracked it?

An Indian computer science student working as intern in Canada makes about $90,0000 annually approximately. Piyush Monga, the creator behind the Instagram page salaryscale, shared a video capturing this conversation. In the clip, he asks about her income and educational background.

Her reply surprised many, including the Instagrammer. "Woah! We haven't heard of a better paid intern ever before," the caption of the video said.

The woman said that this is her sixth internship and she is paid by the hour. "I am paid by the hour and if you calculate the internship salary it is about $90,0000," she said.

How she got this internship?

The woman said that she is pursuing a computer science degree from University of Waterloo in Canada. "I guess that helped and I just applied," she said. When the Instagrammer asks her is it is possible for University of Waterloo graduates to earn $180,000 a year after passing out, she said it is possible for some. But "a fair range is about $80,000 for computer science graduates," she said.

Her tips

For those seeking hose seeking internships or jobs in Canada, she said that in her fields apply for jobs and learn from LeetCode LLC, commonly known as LeetCode, is an online platform designed to help users prepare for coding interviews. It offers a wide range of programming challenges and algorithm-based problems, allowing individuals to sharpen their coding skills through hands-on practice. She said that it helps in the interview process.

Internet is divided?

The post quickly went viral, garnering over 300,000 views and thousands of likes. However, the conversation also ignited a flurry of mixed reactions. Some users expressed disbelief, doubting that an intern could earn such a high salary in Canada. One commenter, identifying as a fellow software engineer, remarked that such pay is typically found at prestigious institutions like Stanford. Others speculated that she might have confused her hourly wage with an annual figure, with one claiming that even PhD interns at Waterloo earn only around $50,000.



Some viewers tried to verify her claim. Meanwhile, others defended her statement, praising the University of Waterloo’s strong reputation and high regard within the tech industry. “Waterloo engineers are highly regarded and paid in tech,” one user commented. The post continues to generate engagement, with curious followers even expressing interest in connecting with the woman on LinkedIn to learn more about her journey.