Annual salary
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VA nurse pay scale, Cleveland, OH (station 541)
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 541 sets nurse locality pay for Cleveland, OH, Lorain, OH, Parma, OH, Willoughby, OH, Sandusky, OH, Mansfield, OH.
- Registered nurses (RN) on this station's base schedules earn $80,336 at Nurse I, step 1 up to $151,235 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 $95,487 to $210,237.
- The station also publishes 20 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 ND06, Avon Lake, OH, Bedford Heights, OH, Brecksville, OH, Brooklyn, OH and 37 more
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse I | Nurse II | Nurse III |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $82,275 | $99,147 | $113,714 |
| 2 | $84,743 | $102,121 | $117,125 |
| 3 | $87,211 | $105,095 | $120,536 |
| 4 | $89,679 | $108,069 | $123,947 |
| 5 | $92,147 | $111,043 | $127,358 |
| 6 | $94,615 | $114,017 | $130,769 |
| 7 | $97,083 | $116,991 | $134,180 |
| 8 | $99,551 | $119,965 | $137,591 |
| 9 | $102,019 | $122,939 | $141,002 |
| 10 | $104,487 | $125,913 | $144,413 |
| 11 | $106,955 | $128,887 | $147,824 |
| 12 | $109,423 | $131,861 | $151,235 |
highest celllowest cell12 step rows x 3 grade columnshover or tap a cell to trace its row and column
Find my cell
Per month (12)
$6,856.25
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $84,743 | +$2,468 |
| 3 | $87,211 | +$4,936 |
| 4 | $89,679 | +$7,404 |
| 5 | $92,147 | +$9,872 |
| 6 | $94,615 | +$12,340 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $82,275 a year, $6,856.25 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 ND06 for VA station 541, 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 NM90, Akron, OH, Aurora, OH, Copley, OH, Kent, OH and 4 more
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse I | Nurse II | Nurse III |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $80,336 | $96,812 | $109,396 |
| 2 | $82,746 | $99,716 | $112,677 |
| 3 | $85,156 | $102,620 | $115,958 |
| 4 | $87,566 | $105,524 | $119,239 |
| 5 | $89,976 | $108,428 | $122,520 |
| 6 | $92,386 | $111,332 | $125,801 |
| 7 | $94,796 | $114,236 | $129,082 |
| 8 | $97,206 | $117,140 | $132,363 |
| 9 | $99,616 | $120,044 | $135,644 |
| 10 | $102,026 | $122,948 | $138,925 |
| 11 | $104,436 | $125,852 | $142,206 |
| 12 | $106,846 | $128,756 | $145,487 |
highest celllowest cell12 step rows x 3 grade columnshover or tap a cell to trace its row and column
Find my cell
Annual salary
$80,336
Per month (12)
$6,694.67
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $82,746 | +$2,410 |
| 3 | $85,156 | +$4,820 |
| 4 | $87,566 | +$7,230 |
| 5 | $89,976 | +$9,640 |
| 6 | $92,386 | +$12,050 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $80,336 a year, $6,694.67 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 NM90 for VA station 541, 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 NM94, Canton, OH, Louisville, OH, Massillon, OH, New Philadelphia, OH
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse I | Nurse II | Nurse III |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $80,336 | $96,812 | $109,396 |
| 2 | $82,746 | $99,716 | $112,677 |
| 3 | $85,156 | $102,620 | $115,958 |
| 4 | $87,566 | $105,524 | $119,239 |
| 5 | $89,976 | $108,428 | $122,520 |
| 6 | $92,386 | $111,332 | $125,801 |
| 7 | $94,796 | $114,236 | $129,082 |
| 8 | $97,206 | $117,140 | $132,363 |
| 9 | $99,616 | $120,044 | $135,644 |
| 10 | $102,026 | $122,948 | $138,925 |
| 11 | $104,436 | $125,852 | $142,206 |
| 12 | $106,846 | $128,756 | $145,487 |
highest celllowest cell12 step rows x 3 grade columnshover or tap a cell to trace its row and column
Find my cell
Annual salary
$80,336
Per month (12)
$6,694.67
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $82,746 | +$2,410 |
| 3 | $85,156 | +$4,820 |
| 4 | $87,566 | +$7,230 |
| 5 | $89,976 | +$9,640 |
| 6 | $92,386 | +$12,050 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $80,336 a year, $6,694.67 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 NM94 for VA station 541, 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 NM98, Columbiana, OH, Cortland, OH, East Liverpool, OH, Poland, OH and 2 more
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse I | Nurse II | Nurse III |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $80,336 | $95,384 | $109,396 |
| 2 | $82,746 | $98,245 | $112,677 |
| 3 | $85,156 | $101,106 | $115,958 |
| 4 | $87,566 | $103,967 | $119,239 |
| 5 | $89,976 | $106,828 | $122,520 |
| 6 | $92,386 | $109,689 | $125,801 |
| 7 | $94,796 | $112,550 | $129,082 |
| 8 | $97,206 | $115,411 | $132,363 |
| 9 | $99,616 | $118,272 | $135,644 |
| 10 | $102,026 | $121,133 | $138,925 |
| 11 | $104,436 | $123,994 | $142,206 |
| 12 | $106,846 | $126,855 | $145,487 |
highest celllowest cell12 step rows x 3 grade columnshover or tap a cell to trace its row and column
Find my cell
Annual salary
$80,336
Per month (12)
$6,694.67
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $82,746 | +$2,410 |
| 3 | $85,156 | +$4,820 |
| 4 | $87,566 | +$7,230 |
| 5 | $89,976 | +$9,640 |
| 6 | $92,386 | +$12,050 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $80,336 a year, $6,694.67 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 NM98 for VA station 541, 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 NN04, Ashland, OH, Lucas, OH, Mansfield, OH
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse I | Nurse II | Nurse III |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $80,336 | $95,384 | $109,396 |
| 2 | $82,746 | $98,245 | $112,677 |
| 3 | $85,156 | $101,106 | $115,958 |
| 4 | $87,566 | $103,967 | $119,239 |
| 5 | $89,976 | $106,828 | $122,520 |
| 6 | $92,386 | $109,689 | $125,801 |
| 7 | $94,796 | $112,550 | $129,082 |
| 8 | $97,206 | $115,411 | $132,363 |
| 9 | $99,616 | $118,272 | $135,644 |
| 10 | $102,026 | $121,133 | $138,925 |
| 11 | $104,436 | $123,994 | $142,206 |
| 12 | $106,846 | $126,855 | $145,487 |
highest celllowest cell12 step rows x 3 grade columnshover or tap a cell to trace its row and column
Find my cell
Annual salary
$80,336
Per month (12)
$6,694.67
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $82,746 | +$2,410 |
| 3 | $85,156 | +$4,820 |
| 4 | $87,566 | +$7,230 |
| 5 | $89,976 | +$9,640 |
| 6 | $92,386 | +$12,050 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $80,336 a year, $6,694.67 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 NN04 for VA station 541, 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 ND07, Lorain, OH, Beachwood, OH, Broadview Hts, OH, Chesterland, OH and 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $95,487 | $109,811 | $129,577 | $158,075 |
| 2 | $98,351 | $113,105 | $133,464 | $162,817 |
| 3 | $101,215 | $116,399 | $137,351 | $167,559 |
| 4 | $104,079 | $119,693 | $141,238 | $172,301 |
| 5 | $106,943 | $122,987 | $145,125 | $177,043 |
| 6 | $109,807 | $126,281 | $149,012 | $181,785 |
| 7 | $112,671 | $129,575 | $152,899 | $186,527 |
| 8 | $115,535 | $132,869 | $156,786 | $191,269 |
| 9 | $118,399 | $136,163 | $160,673 | $196,011 |
| 10 | $121,263 | $139,457 | $164,560 | $200,753 |
| 11 | $124,127 | $142,751 | $168,447 | $205,495 |
| 12 | $126,991 | $146,045 | $172,334 | $210,237 |
highest celllowest cell12 step rows x 4 grade columnshover or tap a cell to trace its row and column
Find my cell
Annual salary
$95,487
Per month (12)
$7,957.25
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $98,351 | +$2,864 |
| 3 | $101,215 | +$5,728 |
| 4 | $104,079 | +$8,592 |
| 5 | $106,943 | +$11,456 |
| 6 | $109,807 | +$14,320 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $95,487 a year, $7,957.25 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 ND07 for VA station 541, 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-Asst Mgr N0A6 · Cleveland, OH, Independence, OH, Lorain, OH +4 | $88,343 | $104,105 | $119,399 | $158,790 |
| RN-Asst Mgr N0A7 · Canal Fulton, OH, Canton, OH, New Philadelphia, OH | $86,250 | $101,651 | $114,865 | $152,760 |
| RN-Asst Mgr N0AB · Mansfield, OH | $86,250 | $100,154 | $114,865 | $152,760 |
| RN-Asst Mgr N0AC · Akron, OH, Kent, OH, Ravenna, OH | $86,250 | $101,651 | $114,865 | $152,760 |
| RN-Asst Mgr N0AD · East Liverpool, OH, Warren, OH, Youngstown, OH | $86,245 | $100,154 | $114,865 | $152,760 |
| RN - Assistant/Associate/Depu N0DG · Cleveland, OH, Parma, OH | – | $115,537 | $136,331 | $181,310 |
| RN - Assistant/Associate/Depu N0I6 · Mansfield, OH | – | $114,973 | $135,662 | $180,421 |
| RN/Nurse Executive N0KO · Akron, OH, Kent, OH, Ravenna, OH | – | – | – | $228,000 |
| Clinical Nurse Spec ND08 · Cleveland, OH, Lorain, OH, Parma, OH +2 | $89,083 | $106,009 | $125,091 | $166,363 |
| RN - Intermittent ND09 · Cleveland, OH, Lorain, OH, Parma, OH +2 | $86,398 | $101,553 | $119,833 | $159,367 |
| RN,Mgr/Head Nurse ND10 · Chardon, OH, Chesterland, OH, Cleveland, OH +7 | – | $104,864 | $123,740 | $164,572 |
| RN/Nurse Executive ND11 · Broadview Hts, OH, Cleveland, OH, Conneaut, OH +8 | – | – | – | $228,000 |
| Clinical Nurse Spec NM92 · Akron, OH, Kent, OH, Ravenna, OH | $85,006 | $100,307 | $118,363 | $157,413 |
| RN,Mgr/Head Nurse NM93 · Akron, OH, Kent, OH, Ravenna, OH | – | $104,864 | $123,740 | $164,572 |
| Clinical Nurse Spec NM96 · Canton, OH, Massillon, OH, New Philadelphia, OH | $88,647 | $104,603 | $123,431 | $164,153 |
| RN,Mgr/Head Nurse NM97 · Canton, OH, Massillon, OH, New Philadelphia, OH | – | $104,350 | $123,132 | $163,755 |
| Clinical Nurse Spec NN01 · East Liverpool, OH, Warren, OH, Youngstown, OH | $85,006 | $100,307 | $118,363 | $157,413 |
| RN,Mgr/Head Nurse NN02 · East Liverpool, OH, Warren, OH, Youngstown, OH | – | $104,864 | $123,740 | $164,572 |
| Clinical Nurse Spec NN06 · Mansfield, OH | $88,647 | $104,603 | $123,431 | $164,153 |
| RN,Mgr/Head Nurse NN07 · Mansfield, OH | – | $104,350 | $123,132 | $163,755 |
Questions people ask
How much does the VA pay registered nurses in Cleveland, OH?
On station 541's base RN schedules, from $80,336 (Nurse I, step 1) to $151,235 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 Cleveland, OH?
$95,487 to $210,237 on the station's advanced practice RN schedules.
Other VA stations in Ohio
All stations: VA nurse pay by location. Federal General Schedule and locality tables: federal pay.