Annual salary
$82,819
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VA nurse pay scale, Durham, NC (station 558)
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 558 sets nurse locality pay for Durham, NC, Clayton, NC, Garner, NC, Raleigh, NC, Greenville, NC, Morehead City, NC.
- Registered nurses (RN) on this station's base schedules earn $79,316 at Nurse I, step 1 up to $180,913 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 $106,906 to $215,641.
- The station also publishes 4 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 ND92, Durham, NC, Johnston, NC, Wake, NC, Angier, NC and 17 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 | $82,819 | $104,664 | $116,625 | $127,121 |
| 2 | $85,303 | $107,803 | $120,123 | $130,934 |
| 3 | $87,787 | $110,942 | $123,621 | $134,747 |
| 4 | $90,271 | $114,081 | $127,119 | $138,560 |
| 5 | $92,755 | $117,220 | $130,617 | $142,373 |
| 6 | $95,239 | $120,359 | $134,115 | $146,186 |
| 7 | $97,723 | $123,498 | $137,613 | $149,999 |
| 8 | $100,207 | $126,637 | $141,111 | $153,812 |
| 9 | $102,691 | $129,776 | $144,609 | $157,625 |
| 10 | $105,175 | $132,915 | $148,107 | $161,438 |
| 11 | $107,659 | $136,054 | $151,605 | $165,251 |
| 12 | $110,143 | $139,193 | $155,103 | $169,064 |
| 13 | $112,627 | |||
| 14 | $115,111 | |||
| 15 | $117,595 | |||
| 16 | $120,079 | |||
| 17 | $122,563 | |||
| 18 | $125,047 | |||
| 19 | $127,531 |
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Per month (12)
$6,901.58
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $85,303 | +$2,484 |
| 3 | $87,787 | +$4,968 |
| 4 | $90,271 | +$7,452 |
| 5 | $92,755 | +$9,936 |
| 6 | $95,239 | +$12,420 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $82,819 a year, $6,901.58 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 ND92 for VA station 558, 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 ND94, Aurora, NC, Cherry Point, NC, Greenville, NC, Grimesland, NC and 3 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 | $79,316 | $97,055 | $110,564 | $136,033 |
| 2 | $81,695 | $99,966 | $113,880 | $140,113 |
| 3 | $84,074 | $102,877 | $117,196 | $144,193 |
| 4 | $86,453 | $105,788 | $120,512 | $148,273 |
| 5 | $88,832 | $108,699 | $123,828 | $152,353 |
| 6 | $91,211 | $111,610 | $127,144 | $156,433 |
| 7 | $93,590 | $114,521 | $130,460 | $160,513 |
| 8 | $95,969 | $117,432 | $133,776 | $164,593 |
| 9 | $98,348 | $120,343 | $137,092 | $168,673 |
| 10 | $100,727 | $123,254 | $140,408 | $172,753 |
| 11 | $103,106 | $126,165 | $143,724 | $176,833 |
| 12 | $105,485 | $129,076 | $147,040 | $180,913 |
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Annual salary
$79,316
Per month (12)
$6,609.67
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $81,695 | +$2,379 |
| 3 | $84,074 | +$4,758 |
| 4 | $86,453 | +$7,137 |
| 5 | $88,832 | +$9,516 |
| 6 | $91,211 | +$11,895 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $79,316 a year, $6,609.67 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 ND94 for VA station 558, 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 ND93, Burlington, NC, Chapel Hill, NC, Clayton, NC, Durham, NC and 2 more
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse II | Nurse III | Nurse IV |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $129,352 | $140,993 | $162,137 |
| 2 | $133,232 | $145,222 | $167,001 |
| 3 | $137,112 | $149,451 | $171,865 |
| 4 | $140,992 | $153,680 | $176,729 |
| 5 | $144,872 | $157,909 | $181,593 |
| 6 | $148,752 | $162,138 | $186,457 |
| 7 | $152,632 | $166,367 | $191,321 |
| 8 | $156,512 | $170,596 | $196,185 |
| 9 | $160,392 | $174,825 | $201,049 |
| 10 | $164,272 | $179,054 | $205,913 |
| 11 | $168,152 | $183,283 | $210,777 |
| 12 | $172,032 | $187,512 | $215,641 |
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Annual salary
$129,352
Per month (12)
$10,779.33
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $133,232 | +$3,880 |
| 3 | $137,112 | +$7,760 |
| 4 | $140,992 | +$11,640 |
| 5 | $144,872 | +$15,520 |
| 6 | $148,752 | +$19,400 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse II, step 1 = $129,352 a year, $10,779.33 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 ND93 for VA station 558, 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 ND95, Cherry Point, NC, Greenville, NC, Morehead City, NC
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse I | Nurse II | Nurse III |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $106,906 | $129,356 | $140,998 |
| 2 | $110,113 | $133,236 | $145,227 |
| 3 | $113,320 | $137,116 | $149,456 |
| 4 | $116,527 | $140,996 | $153,685 |
| 5 | $119,734 | $144,876 | $157,914 |
| 6 | $122,941 | $148,756 | $162,143 |
| 7 | $126,148 | $152,636 | $166,372 |
| 8 | $129,355 | $156,516 | $170,601 |
| 9 | $132,562 | $160,396 | $174,830 |
| 10 | $135,769 | $164,276 | $179,059 |
| 11 | $138,976 | $168,156 | $183,288 |
| 12 | $142,183 | $172,036 | $187,517 |
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Annual salary
$106,906
Per month (12)
$8,908.83
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $110,113 | +$3,207 |
| 3 | $113,320 | +$6,414 |
| 4 | $116,527 | +$9,621 |
| 5 | $119,734 | +$12,828 |
| 6 | $122,941 | +$16,035 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $106,906 a year, $8,908.83 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 ND95 for VA station 558, 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 - Assistant/Associate/Depu N0JZ · Durham, NC | – | – | $136,465 | $181,488 |
| RN,Mgr/Head Nurse ND98 · Clayton, NC, Creedmoor, NC, Durham, NC +3 | – | $115,656 | $131,410 | $174,772 |
| RN/Nurse Executive ND99 · Durham, NC, Efland, NC, Pittsboro, NC | – | – | – | $228,000 |
| RN,Mgr/Head Nurse NE01 · Aurora, NC, Greenville, NC, Morehead City, NC | – | $109,595 | $119,458 | $158,871 |
Questions people ask
How much does the VA pay registered nurses in Durham, NC?
On station 558's base RN schedules, from $79,316 (Nurse I, step 1) to $180,913 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 Durham, NC?
$106,906 to $215,641 on the station's advanced practice RN schedules.
Other VA stations in North Carolina
All stations: VA nurse pay by location. Federal General Schedule and locality tables: federal pay.