Annual salary
$78,368
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VA nurse pay scale, Baltimore, MD (station 512)
The Department of Veterans Affairs pays nurses on Title 38 locality pay schedules that each medical center sets for its own labor market. These are this station's schedules as the VA publishes them, grade by step, with a calculator.
- VA station 512 sets nurse locality pay for Baltimore, MD, Perry Point, MD, Fort Howard, MD, Fort Meade, MD, Glen Burnie, MD, Cambridge, MD.
- Registered nurses (RN) on this station's base schedules earn $78,368 at Nurse I, step 1 up to $228,000 at the top of the highest grade, per the VA's nurse locality pay file (effective ).
- Advanced practice registered nurses (APRN: nurse practitioners and other APRNs) earn $104,314 to $202,008.
- The station also publishes 8 specialty and supervisory schedules (operating room, critical care, managers and others), summarised in the table below.
- Data current as of 3 Sept 2026 in the VA's national nurse locality pay spreadsheet. Locality pay is already built into these rates.
Registered nurse locality pay schedule NC01, Baltimore, MD, Aberdeen Prov Grnd, MD, Annapolis, MD, Baltimore, MD and 28 more
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse I | Nurse II | Nurse III | Nurse IV | Nurse V |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $78,368 | $97,813 | $115,419 | $149,294 | $191,764 |
| 2 | $80,719 | $100,747 | $118,881 | $153,772 | $197,516 |
| 3 | $83,070 | $103,681 | $122,343 | $158,250 | $203,268 |
| 4 | $85,421 | $106,615 | $125,805 | $162,728 | $209,020 |
| 5 | $87,772 | $109,549 | $129,267 | $167,206 | $214,772 |
| 6 | $90,123 | $112,483 | $132,729 | $171,684 | $220,524 |
| 7 | $92,474 | $115,417 | $136,191 | $176,162 | $226,276 |
| 8 | $94,825 | $118,351 | $139,653 | $180,640 | $228,000 |
| 9 | $97,176 | $121,285 | $143,115 | $185,118 | $228,000 |
| 10 | $99,527 | $124,219 | $146,577 | $189,596 | $228,000 |
| 11 | $101,878 | $127,153 | $150,039 | $194,074 | $228,000 |
| 12 | $104,229 | $130,087 | $153,501 | $198,552 | $228,000 |
| 13 | $106,580 | ||||
| 14 | $108,931 | ||||
| 15 | $111,282 | ||||
| 16 | $113,633 | ||||
| 17 | $115,984 | ||||
| 18 | $118,335 | ||||
| 19 | $120,686 | ||||
| 20 | $123,037 | ||||
| 21 | $125,388 |
highest celllowest cell21 step rows x 5 grade columnshover or tap a cell to trace its row and column
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Per month (12)
$6,530.67
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $80,719 | +$2,351 |
| 3 | $83,070 | +$4,702 |
| 4 | $85,421 | +$7,053 |
| 5 | $87,772 | +$9,404 |
| 6 | $90,123 | +$11,755 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $78,368 a year, $6,530.67 a month spread over 12 months. Monthly and daily figures are arithmetic on the published annual cell, before any supplement, stipend or deduction.
Title 38 nurse locality pay schedule NC01 for VA station 512, from the VA's national nurse locality pay spreadsheet (current as of 3 Sept 2026).
Nurse I entry levels 1-3 share one rate table in the source; it is shown once.
These are basic pay rates. Locality pay is already built in; premium pay, recruitment and retention incentives are not.
Registered nurse locality pay schedule NQ78, Pocomoke City, MD
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse I | Nurse II | Nurse III |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $78,368 | $97,288 | $114,800 |
| 2 | $80,719 | $100,206 | $118,244 |
| 3 | $83,070 | $103,124 | $121,688 |
| 4 | $85,421 | $106,042 | $125,132 |
| 5 | $87,772 | $108,960 | $128,576 |
| 6 | $90,123 | $111,878 | $132,020 |
| 7 | $92,474 | $114,796 | $135,464 |
| 8 | $94,825 | $117,714 | $138,908 |
| 9 | $97,176 | $120,632 | $142,352 |
| 10 | $99,527 | $123,550 | $145,796 |
| 11 | $101,878 | $126,468 | $149,240 |
| 12 | $104,229 | $129,386 | $152,684 |
highest celllowest cell12 step rows x 3 grade columnshover or tap a cell to trace its row and column
Find my cell
Annual salary
$78,368
Per month (12)
$6,530.67
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $80,719 | +$2,351 |
| 3 | $83,070 | +$4,702 |
| 4 | $85,421 | +$7,053 |
| 5 | $87,772 | +$9,404 |
| 6 | $90,123 | +$11,755 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $78,368 a year, $6,530.67 a month spread over 12 months. Monthly and daily figures are arithmetic on the published annual cell, before any supplement, stipend or deduction.
Title 38 nurse locality pay schedule NQ78 for VA station 512, from the VA's national nurse locality pay spreadsheet (current as of 3 Sept 2026).
Nurse I entry levels 1-3 share one rate table in the source; it is shown once.
These are basic pay rates. Locality pay is already built in; premium pay, recruitment and retention incentives are not.
Registered nurse locality pay schedule NQ82, North East, MD, Perry Point, MD
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse I | Nurse II | Nurse III | Nurse IV | Nurse V |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $78,368 | $97,813 | $115,419 | $149,294 | $191,764 |
| 2 | $80,719 | $100,747 | $118,881 | $153,772 | $197,516 |
| 3 | $83,070 | $103,681 | $122,343 | $158,250 | $203,268 |
| 4 | $85,421 | $106,615 | $125,805 | $162,728 | $209,020 |
| 5 | $87,772 | $109,549 | $129,267 | $167,206 | $214,772 |
| 6 | $90,123 | $112,483 | $132,729 | $171,684 | $220,524 |
| 7 | $92,474 | $115,417 | $136,191 | $176,162 | $226,276 |
| 8 | $94,825 | $118,351 | $139,653 | $180,640 | $228,000 |
| 9 | $97,176 | $121,285 | $143,115 | $185,118 | $228,000 |
| 10 | $99,527 | $124,219 | $146,577 | $189,596 | $228,000 |
| 11 | $101,878 | $127,153 | $150,039 | $194,074 | $228,000 |
| 12 | $104,229 | $130,087 | $153,501 | $198,552 | $228,000 |
| 13 | $106,580 | ||||
| 14 | $108,931 | ||||
| 15 | $111,282 | ||||
| 16 | $113,633 | ||||
| 17 | $115,984 | ||||
| 18 | $118,335 | ||||
| 19 | $120,686 | ||||
| 20 | $123,037 | ||||
| 21 | $125,388 |
highest celllowest cell21 step rows x 5 grade columnshover or tap a cell to trace its row and column
Find my cell
Annual salary
$78,368
Per month (12)
$6,530.67
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $80,719 | +$2,351 |
| 3 | $83,070 | +$4,702 |
| 4 | $85,421 | +$7,053 |
| 5 | $87,772 | +$9,404 |
| 6 | $90,123 | +$11,755 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $78,368 a year, $6,530.67 a month spread over 12 months. Monthly and daily figures are arithmetic on the published annual cell, before any supplement, stipend or deduction.
Title 38 nurse locality pay schedule NQ82 for VA station 512, from the VA's national nurse locality pay spreadsheet (current as of 3 Sept 2026).
Nurse I entry levels 1-3 share one rate table in the source; it is shown once.
These are basic pay rates. Locality pay is already built in; premium pay, recruitment and retention incentives are not.
Advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) locality pay schedule NC03, Baltimore, MD, Cambridge, MD, Easton, MD, Fort Howard, MD and 8 more
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse I | Nurse II | Nurse III |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $104,314 | $134,419 | $151,892 |
| 2 | $107,443 | $138,451 | $156,448 |
| 3 | $110,572 | $142,483 | $161,004 |
| 4 | $113,701 | $146,515 | $165,560 |
| 5 | $116,830 | $150,547 | $170,116 |
| 6 | $119,959 | $154,579 | $174,672 |
| 7 | $123,088 | $158,611 | $179,228 |
| 8 | $126,217 | $162,643 | $183,784 |
| 9 | $129,346 | $166,675 | $188,340 |
| 10 | $132,475 | $170,707 | $192,896 |
| 11 | $135,604 | $174,739 | $197,452 |
| 12 | $138,733 | $178,771 | $202,008 |
highest celllowest cell12 step rows x 3 grade columnshover or tap a cell to trace its row and column
Find my cell
Annual salary
$104,314
Per month (12)
$8,692.83
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $107,443 | +$3,129 |
| 3 | $110,572 | +$6,258 |
| 4 | $113,701 | +$9,387 |
| 5 | $116,830 | +$12,516 |
| 6 | $119,959 | +$15,645 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $104,314 a year, $8,692.83 a month spread over 12 months. Monthly and daily figures are arithmetic on the published annual cell, before any supplement, stipend or deduction.
Title 38 nurse locality pay schedule NC03 for VA station 512, from the VA's national nurse locality pay spreadsheet (current as of 3 Sept 2026).
Nurse I entry levels 1-3 share one rate table in the source; it is shown once.
These are basic pay rates. Locality pay is already built in; premium pay, recruitment and retention incentives are not.
Advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) locality pay schedule NQ79, Pocomoke City, MD
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse I | Nurse II | Nurse III |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $104,314 | $134,419 | $151,892 |
| 2 | $107,443 | $138,451 | $156,448 |
| 3 | $110,572 | $142,483 | $161,004 |
| 4 | $113,701 | $146,515 | $165,560 |
| 5 | $116,830 | $150,547 | $170,116 |
| 6 | $119,959 | $154,579 | $174,672 |
| 7 | $123,088 | $158,611 | $179,228 |
| 8 | $126,217 | $162,643 | $183,784 |
| 9 | $129,346 | $166,675 | $188,340 |
| 10 | $132,475 | $170,707 | $192,896 |
| 11 | $135,604 | $174,739 | $197,452 |
| 12 | $138,733 | $178,771 | $202,008 |
highest celllowest cell12 step rows x 3 grade columnshover or tap a cell to trace its row and column
Find my cell
Annual salary
$104,314
Per month (12)
$8,692.83
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $107,443 | +$3,129 |
| 3 | $110,572 | +$6,258 |
| 4 | $113,701 | +$9,387 |
| 5 | $116,830 | +$12,516 |
| 6 | $119,959 | +$15,645 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $104,314 a year, $8,692.83 a month spread over 12 months. Monthly and daily figures are arithmetic on the published annual cell, before any supplement, stipend or deduction.
Title 38 nurse locality pay schedule NQ79 for VA station 512, from the VA's national nurse locality pay spreadsheet (current as of 3 Sept 2026).
Nurse I entry levels 1-3 share one rate table in the source; it is shown once.
These are basic pay rates. Locality pay is already built in; premium pay, recruitment and retention incentives are not.
Advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) locality pay schedule NQ83, Perry Point, MD
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse I | Nurse II | Nurse III |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $104,314 | $134,419 | $151,892 |
| 2 | $107,443 | $138,451 | $156,448 |
| 3 | $110,572 | $142,483 | $161,004 |
| 4 | $113,701 | $146,515 | $165,560 |
| 5 | $116,830 | $150,547 | $170,116 |
| 6 | $119,959 | $154,579 | $174,672 |
| 7 | $123,088 | $158,611 | $179,228 |
| 8 | $126,217 | $162,643 | $183,784 |
| 9 | $129,346 | $166,675 | $188,340 |
| 10 | $132,475 | $170,707 | $192,896 |
| 11 | $135,604 | $174,739 | $197,452 |
| 12 | $138,733 | $178,771 | $202,008 |
highest celllowest cell12 step rows x 3 grade columnshover or tap a cell to trace its row and column
Find my cell
Annual salary
$104,314
Per month (12)
$8,692.83
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $107,443 | +$3,129 |
| 3 | $110,572 | +$6,258 |
| 4 | $113,701 | +$9,387 |
| 5 | $116,830 | +$12,516 |
| 6 | $119,959 | +$15,645 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $104,314 a year, $8,692.83 a month spread over 12 months. Monthly and daily figures are arithmetic on the published annual cell, before any supplement, stipend or deduction.
Title 38 nurse locality pay schedule NQ83 for VA station 512, from the VA's national nurse locality pay spreadsheet (current as of 3 Sept 2026).
Nurse I entry levels 1-3 share one rate table in the source; it is shown once.
These are basic pay rates. Locality pay is already built in; premium pay, recruitment and retention incentives are not.
Specialty and supervisory schedules
Step 1 of each grade and the highest cell on each schedule. Each is a separate locality pay schedule, set by the station alongside the base RN schedule.
| Schedule | Nurse I step 1 | Nurse II step 1 | Nurse III step 1 | Top cell |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RN, Shift Supervisor NC04 · Baltimore, MD, Cambridge, MD, Fort Howard, MD +3 | – | $102,596 | $117,984 | $156,913 |
| RN STAFF - ASST MGR NQ76 · Baltimore, MD, Fort Howard, MD, Fort Meade, MD +4 | – | $108,790 | $118,581 | $157,708 |
| RN,Mgr/Head Nurse NQ77 · Baltimore, MD, Cambridge, MD, Fort Howard, MD +4 | – | $123,115 | $134,196 | $178,471 |
| RN-Asst Mgr NQ80 · Pocomoke City, MD | – | $92,025 | $100,310 | $133,409 |
| RN,Mgr/Head Nurse NQ81 · Berlin, MD, Ocean City, MD, Pocomoke City, MD | – | $123,115 | $134,196 | $178,471 |
| RN, Shift Supervisor NQ84 · Perry Point, MD | – | $102,596 | $117,984 | $156,913 |
| RN-Asst Mgr NQ85 · Perry Point, MD | – | $108,790 | $118,581 | $157,708 |
| RN,Mgr/Head Nurse NQ86 · Perry Point, MD | – | $123,115 | $134,196 | $178,471 |
Questions people ask
How much does the VA pay registered nurses in Baltimore, MD?
On station 512's base RN schedules, from $78,368 (Nurse I, step 1) to $228,000 at the top of the highest grade, effective January 11, 2026. The grade and step are set at hiring from education and experience under the VA's nurse qualification standard.
How much does the VA pay nurse practitioners in Baltimore, MD?
$104,314 to $202,008 on the station's advanced practice RN schedules.
Other VA stations in Maryland
All stations: VA nurse pay by location. Federal General Schedule and locality tables: federal pay.