Annual salary
$60,112
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VA nurse pay scale, Jackson, MS (station 586)
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 586 sets nurse locality pay for Jackson, MS, Meridian, MS, Hattiesburg, MS, Greenville, MS, Madison, MS, Pearl, MS.
- Registered nurses (RN) on this station's base schedules earn $60,112 at Nurse I, step 1 up to $143,910 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 $101,181 to $173,079.
- 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 N0AT, Meridian, MS
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse I | Nurse II | Nurse III |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $60,112 | $82,867 | $108,204 |
| 2 | $61,915 | $85,353 | $111,450 |
| 3 | $63,718 | $87,839 | $114,696 |
| 4 | $65,521 | $90,325 | $117,942 |
| 5 | $67,324 | $92,811 | $121,188 |
| 6 | $69,127 | $95,297 | $124,434 |
| 7 | $70,930 | $97,783 | $127,680 |
| 8 | $72,733 | $100,269 | $130,926 |
| 9 | $74,536 | $102,755 | $134,172 |
| 10 | $76,339 | $105,241 | $137,418 |
| 11 | $78,142 | $107,727 | $140,664 |
| 12 | $79,945 | $110,213 | $143,910 |
highest celllowest cell12 step rows x 3 grade columnshover or tap a cell to trace its row and column
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Per month (12)
$5,009.33
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $61,915 | +$1,803 |
| 3 | $63,718 | +$3,606 |
| 4 | $65,521 | +$5,409 |
| 5 | $67,324 | +$7,212 |
| 6 | $69,127 | +$9,015 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $60,112 a year, $5,009.33 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 N0AT for VA station 586, 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 N0G2, Hattiesburg, MS
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse I | Nurse II | Nurse III |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $60,112 | $82,867 | $108,204 |
| 2 | $61,915 | $85,353 | $111,450 |
| 3 | $63,718 | $87,839 | $114,696 |
| 4 | $65,521 | $90,325 | $117,942 |
| 5 | $67,324 | $92,811 | $121,188 |
| 6 | $69,127 | $95,297 | $124,434 |
| 7 | $70,930 | $97,783 | $127,680 |
| 8 | $72,733 | $100,269 | $130,926 |
| 9 | $74,536 | $102,755 | $134,172 |
| 10 | $76,339 | $105,241 | $137,418 |
| 11 | $78,142 | $107,727 | $140,664 |
| 12 | $79,945 | $110,213 | $143,910 |
highest celllowest cell12 step rows x 3 grade columnshover or tap a cell to trace its row and column
Find my cell
Annual salary
$60,112
Per month (12)
$5,009.33
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $61,915 | +$1,803 |
| 3 | $63,718 | +$3,606 |
| 4 | $65,521 | +$5,409 |
| 5 | $67,324 | +$7,212 |
| 6 | $69,127 | +$9,015 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $60,112 a year, $5,009.33 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 N0G2 for VA station 586, 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 N0JX, Greenville, MS
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse I | Nurse II | Nurse III |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $60,112 | $82,867 | $108,204 |
| 2 | $61,915 | $85,353 | $111,450 |
| 3 | $63,718 | $87,839 | $114,696 |
| 4 | $65,521 | $90,325 | $117,942 |
| 5 | $67,324 | $92,811 | $121,188 |
| 6 | $69,127 | $95,297 | $124,434 |
| 7 | $70,930 | $97,783 | $127,680 |
| 8 | $72,733 | $100,269 | $130,926 |
| 9 | $74,536 | $102,755 | $134,172 |
| 10 | $76,339 | $105,241 | $137,418 |
| 11 | $78,142 | $107,727 | $140,664 |
| 12 | $79,945 | $110,213 | $143,910 |
highest celllowest cell12 step rows x 3 grade columnshover or tap a cell to trace its row and column
Find my cell
Annual salary
$60,112
Per month (12)
$5,009.33
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $61,915 | +$1,803 |
| 3 | $63,718 | +$3,606 |
| 4 | $65,521 | +$5,409 |
| 5 | $67,324 | +$7,212 |
| 6 | $69,127 | +$9,015 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $60,112 a year, $5,009.33 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 N0JX for VA station 586, 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 N0NN, Columbus, MS, Louisville, MS, Starkville, MS
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse I | Nurse II | Nurse III |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $60,112 | $82,867 | $105,800 |
| 2 | $61,915 | $85,353 | $108,974 |
| 3 | $63,718 | $87,839 | $112,148 |
| 4 | $65,521 | $90,325 | $115,322 |
| 5 | $67,324 | $92,811 | $118,496 |
| 6 | $69,127 | $95,297 | $121,670 |
| 7 | $70,930 | $97,783 | $124,844 |
| 8 | $72,733 | $100,269 | $128,018 |
| 9 | $74,536 | $102,755 | $131,192 |
| 10 | $76,339 | $105,241 | $134,366 |
| 11 | $78,142 | $107,727 | $137,540 |
| 12 | $79,945 | $110,213 | $140,714 |
highest celllowest cell12 step rows x 3 grade columnshover or tap a cell to trace its row and column
Find my cell
Annual salary
$60,112
Per month (12)
$5,009.33
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $61,915 | +$1,803 |
| 3 | $63,718 | +$3,606 |
| 4 | $65,521 | +$5,409 |
| 5 | $67,324 | +$7,212 |
| 6 | $69,127 | +$9,015 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $60,112 a year, $5,009.33 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 N0NN for VA station 586, 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 NE88, Madison, MS, Byram, MS, Jackson, MS, Magee, MS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $60,112 | $82,867 | $108,204 |
| 2 | $61,915 | $85,353 | $111,450 |
| 3 | $63,718 | $87,839 | $114,696 |
| 4 | $65,521 | $90,325 | $117,942 |
| 5 | $67,324 | $92,811 | $121,188 |
| 6 | $69,127 | $95,297 | $124,434 |
| 7 | $70,930 | $97,783 | $127,680 |
| 8 | $72,733 | $100,269 | $130,926 |
| 9 | $74,536 | $102,755 | $134,172 |
| 10 | $76,339 | $105,241 | $137,418 |
| 11 | $78,142 | $107,727 | $140,664 |
| 12 | $79,945 | $110,213 | $143,910 |
| 13 | $81,748 | ||
| 14 | $83,551 | ||
| 15 | $85,354 | ||
| 16 | $87,157 | ||
| 17 | $88,960 | ||
| 18 | $90,763 |
highest celllowest cell18 step rows x 3 grade columnshover or tap a cell to trace its row and column
Find my cell
Annual salary
$60,112
Per month (12)
$5,009.33
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $61,915 | +$1,803 |
| 3 | $63,718 | +$3,606 |
| 4 | $65,521 | +$5,409 |
| 5 | $67,324 | +$7,212 |
| 6 | $69,127 | +$9,015 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $60,112 a year, $5,009.33 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 NE88 for VA station 586, 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 N09U, Meridian, MS
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse I | Nurse II | Nurse III |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $101,181 | $119,390 | $130,135 |
| 2 | $104,216 | $122,971 | $134,039 |
| 3 | $107,251 | $126,552 | $137,943 |
| 4 | $110,286 | $130,133 | $141,847 |
| 5 | $113,321 | $133,714 | $145,751 |
| 6 | $116,356 | $137,295 | $149,655 |
| 7 | $119,391 | $140,876 | $153,559 |
| 8 | $122,426 | $144,457 | $157,463 |
| 9 | $125,461 | $148,038 | $161,367 |
| 10 | $128,496 | $151,619 | $165,271 |
| 11 | $131,531 | $155,200 | $169,175 |
| 12 | $134,566 | $158,781 | $173,079 |
highest celllowest cell12 step rows x 3 grade columnshover or tap a cell to trace its row and column
Find my cell
Annual salary
$101,181
Per month (12)
$8,431.75
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $104,216 | +$3,035 |
| 3 | $107,251 | +$6,070 |
| 4 | $110,286 | +$9,105 |
| 5 | $113,321 | +$12,140 |
| 6 | $116,356 | +$15,175 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $101,181 a year, $8,431.75 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 N09U for VA station 586, 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 Staff-Inpt N03A · Jackson, MS | $79,711 | $94,059 | $110,984 | $147,603 |
| RN Staff-Critical Care N04Q · Jackson, MS | $79,711 | $94,059 | $110,984 | $147,603 |
| RN Staff- Emergency Dept/Urgen N04T · Jackson, MS | $79,711 | $94,059 | $110,984 | $147,603 |
| RN, Shift Supervisor N08K · Jackson, MS | $79,711 | $94,060 | $110,984 | $147,603 |
| RN,Mgr/Head Nurse N095 · Jackson, MS | $79,714 | $94,059 | $110,984 | $147,603 |
| RN STAFF - ASST MGR N0K0 · Attala, MS, Jackson, MS, Winona, MS | $79,711 | $94,059 | $110,984 | $147,603 |
| RN/Nurse Executive NE89 · Jackson, MS, Madison, MS, Pearl, MS | – | – | – | $209,142 |
| Clinical Nurse Spec NE91 · Jackson, MS | $59,581 | $84,005 | $91,567 | $121,784 |
Questions people ask
How much does the VA pay registered nurses in Jackson, MS?
On station 586's base RN schedules, from $60,112 (Nurse I, step 1) to $143,910 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 Jackson, MS?
$101,181 to $173,079 on the station's advanced practice RN schedules.
All stations: VA nurse pay by location. Federal General Schedule and locality tables: federal pay.