The race for talent is so insane in Silicon Valley that companies like Facebook are now hiring high school students for their summer internships. Even before they can shave on a consistent basis, interns in Silicon Valley can make $6,000 a month, according to job-search site Glassdoor.

For perspective, Bloomberg notes that the average U.S. households pulled down $4,280 a month in 2012, to census figures.

Now, not everybody in the Valley is canvassing the prom-shopping crowd. Google requires that interns be at least a college freshman.

But the pay disparity remains.

An intern can’t make that much working at The White House. You know how much interns at the White House make? Bupkis. Or as the application says “This is an unpaid internship. Students selected to be White House Initiative interns will be required to secure their own housing while in Washington, D.C. ”

Our Initiative is hiring #interns and accepting applications until July 15th. Share this opportunity and read more: http://t.co/I8mPWwa6CT — WHI – Hispanics (@HispanicEd) July 8, 2014

And sure, the Facebook interns make a ton of cash. But do they get to eat cupcakes *all day (*=without going to the lavish company restaurant) like these interns in New Orleans?

Our lovely interns working hard! #NOLACupcakes #interns #NOLAFamily pic.twitter.com/qT0npcW5aD And sure, the Facebook interns make a ton of cash. But do they get to eat cupcakes *all day (*=without going to the lavish company restaurant) like these interns in New Orleans? — NOLA Cupcakes (@NOLACupcakes) July 9, 2014

Of course, not all interns have it that good. The highlight of the day for interns at Pepsi is touring the Frito-Lay facility. Two words: Free Doritos.

For those still seeking an intership in the exciting world of social media, the Environmental Protection Agency is looking for interns — but doesn’t plan on paying them in U.S. currency. Or as the application notes, “The internships are unpaid, however we will provide you with an office phone and computer, as well as a transit subsidy.”

When “an office phone and computer” are listed as perks of the gig, you’re in trouble.

See your words here! We’re looking for #interns to help us write social media. Apply by July 13. Pls RT! http://t.co/6yHMPgipP9 — U.S. EPA (@EPA) July 9, 2014

Take a look at the 25 companies that pay interns the most, based on a February report from Glassdoor.