Author: Taylor Warfield, Former Bain Manager and interviewer.

Last Updated: June 9, 2026

 

Kearney intern salary ranges from about $47.88 per hour for undergraduate business analyst interns to roughly $14,200 per month for MBA summer associates, plus signing and relocation perks. This guide breaks down exactly what each intern role pays, how that stacks up against rival firms, what your full-time offer would look like, and how to land the spot.

 

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Key Takeaways

 

Kearney pays its interns near the top of the consulting market, with undergraduate analysts earning around $48 per hour and MBA summer associates clearing roughly $14,000 a month.

 

• Undergraduate business analyst interns earn about $47.88 per hour, or roughly $19,150 across a 10-week summer

 

• MBA summer associates earn about $14,200 per month, totaling around $36,150 for the summer

 

• Summer interns typically receive a sign-on bonus near $10,000 and relocation support up to $16,000

 

• Do not confuse Kearney the strategy firm with Kearney and Company, the federal accounting firm that pays interns about $22 per hour

 

• Strong performers usually get a return offer worth $112,500 base as an analyst or roughly $190,000 as a post-MBA associate

 

• The internship is highly selective, so a sharp resume and case interview prep matter more than the pay figures

 

How Much Do Kearney Interns Make Overall?

 

Kearney interns make between about $47.88 per hour and $20,000 per month depending on their level. Undergraduate business analyst interns are paid hourly, while MBA summer associates earn a monthly stipend that mirrors the firm's post-MBA base salary.

 

Intern role	Typical pay rate	Monthly	10-week total
Business Analyst Intern (undergrad)	~$47.88 per hour	~$8,300	~$19,150
Summer Associate (MBA)	~$3,600 per week	~$14,200	~$36,150

 

As one of the leading tier 2 consulting firms, Kearney prices its internships to compete directly for the same candidates the larger strategy houses chase. The pay lands close to the firm's full-time bands, which is why the program runs as a primary hiring funnel.

 

Kearney also ranks among the best consulting internships for both pay and hands-on client work, which keeps the applicant pool deep and the bar high.

 

How Much Does a Kearney Business Analyst Intern Make?

 

A Kearney business analyst intern earns about $47.88 per hour in the United States, based on Levels.fyi data. Over a standard 40-hour week that is roughly $1,915, or about $8,300 per month, and close to $19,150 across a typical 10-week summer.

 

This is the undergraduate intern track and the most common entry point into the firm. The hourly structure means your total scales with hours worked, and consulting weeks routinely run past 40.

 

• Hourly rate: about $47.88 per hour

 

• Weekly pay: about $1,915 at 40 hours

 

• Monthly pay: about $8,300

 

• 10-week summer total: about $19,150 before bonuses

 

How Much Does a Kearney Summer Associate Make?

 

A Kearney summer associate, the MBA-level intern, earns about $14,200 per month, with reported pay ranging from roughly $12,400 to $20,300, based on Glassdoor data. For a standard 10-week summer that comes to around $36,150 in total stipend.

 

Summer associates are paid as a pro-rated slice of the post-MBA base salary, which is why the monthly figure runs roughly three times an undergraduate intern's. Weekly pay sits near $3,600.

 

• Weekly pay: about $3,600

 

• Monthly pay: about $14,200, ranging from $12,400 to $20,300

 

• 10-week summer total: about $36,150 before bonuses

 

Is Kearney the Same as Kearney and Company?

 

No. Kearney is a global management consulting firm, formerly known as A.T. Kearney, while Kearney and Company is a separate federal accounting and audit firm. The pay is very different, so it is easy to land on the wrong salary data when you search.

 

Kearney and Company interns earn about $22 per hour, less than half of what a Kearney strategy intern makes. If a salary page shows intern pay near $22 an hour, you are looking at the accounting firm, not the strategy firm covered in this guide.

 

What Signing Bonus and Perks Do Kearney Interns Get?

 

Beyond base pay, Kearney summer interns typically receive a sign-on bonus near $10,000 and relocation support of up to $16,000. Interns also plug into the same benefits, travel, and mentorship setup as a full-time analyst.

 

• Sign-on bonus: around $10,000 for summer interns

 

• Relocation: up to $16,000 depending on level and office

 

• Travel: client-site travel up to about four days per week, mirroring the full-time role

 

• Mentorship: pairing with analysts, associates, managers, and principals across the summer

 

• Return-offer incentives: strong performers can carry bonuses into their full-time start

 

How Does Kearney Intern Pay Compare to Other Consulting Firms?

 

Kearney intern pay is competitive with the broader strategy market and close to the MBB cluster of McKinsey, BCG, and Bain. MBA summer associates across these firms typically earn $36,000 to $45,000 for the summer, and Kearney sits comfortably inside that band.

 

Firm	MBA summer intern pay (approximate)
Kearney	~$36,150 total (~$14,200 per month)
Bain	~$40,000 for a 10-week program
Oliver Wyman	~$32,850 for nine weeks, plus ~$3,000 sign-on
McKinsey and BCG	~$40,000 or more for the summer

 

If you want the full-time picture, the McKinsey salary bands run slightly higher at the post-MBA associate level. The gap at the intern stage, though, is small.

 

BCG salary figures track closely with McKinsey's, and Kearney closes much of the distance through higher performance-bonus caps for top performers.

 

What Full-Time Offer Do Kearney Interns Receive?

 

Most Kearney interns who perform well receive a full-time return offer. Undergraduate analysts convert to a base salary around $112,500, and MBA summer associates convert to roughly $188,000 to $192,000 in base pay.

 

On top of base, analysts can earn a performance bonus up to about $15,000 and a sign-on near $10,000. Post-MBA associates can earn a performance bonus up to roughly $65,800 and a sign-on around $25,000, pushing first-year cash toward $250,000.

 

From there, the consulting career path runs from analyst to associate, manager, and principal, with pay rising sharply at each step. That trajectory is the real prize behind the internship.

 

How Do You Land a Kearney Internship?

 

Landing a Kearney internship comes down to a strong application, a polished resume, and excelling in the case interview. The firm recruits mainly in the fall, with applications often closing in late October.

 

Because Kearney follows the standard consulting recruiting timeline, you should have your materials ready before the fall cycle opens. Late applicants miss the bulk of intern slots.

 

Your consulting resume needs to show analytical achievement and leadership on a single page, ideally with a GPA near or above 3.5. Quantify your impact in every bullet.

 

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The case interview is where most candidates are cut, and the Kearney case interview leans heavily on operations and strategy problems. Expect to size markets, build issue trees, and drive toward a clear recommendation.

 

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Some offices add the Kearney recruitment test, an online assessment, before live interviews. Treat it as a screen you must clear, not a formality.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 

How much do Kearney interns make per hour?

 

Kearney undergraduate business analyst interns make about $47.88 per hour in the United States. Over a 40-hour week that is roughly $1,915, which adds up to close to $19,150 across a standard 10-week summer.

 

How much does a Kearney MBA summer associate make?

 

A Kearney summer associate, the MBA-level intern, earns about $14,200 per month. Reported pay ranges from roughly $12,400 to $20,300, and a 10-week summer works out to around $36,150 in total stipend.

 

Is Kearney intern pay good compared to MBB?

 

Yes. Kearney intern pay sits close to the MBB cluster of McKinsey, BCG, and Bain. MBA summer associates across the top strategy firms typically earn $36,000 to $45,000 for the summer, and Kearney lands comfortably inside that range.

 

Do Kearney interns get a signing bonus?

 

Kearney summer interns typically receive a sign-on bonus near $10,000 along with relocation support of up to $16,000. Strong performers can also carry incentives into their full-time start date.

 

Do Kearney interns get full-time offers?

 

Most Kearney interns who perform well receive a full-time return offer. Undergraduate analysts convert to a base salary around $112,500, and MBA summer associates convert to roughly $188,000 to $192,000 in base pay.

 

Is Kearney the same as Kearney and Company?

 

No. Kearney is a global management consulting firm, formerly A.T. Kearney, while Kearney and Company is a separate federal accounting and audit firm. Kearney and Company interns earn about $22 per hour, far below the strategy firm, so it is easy to land on the wrong salary data.

 

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