Annual salary
$70,009
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VA nurse pay scale, Leavenworth, KS (station 589EKHCS)
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 589EKHCS sets nurse locality pay for Leavenworth, KS, Topeka, KS, Tecumseh, KS, Lawrence, KS, Fort Riley, KS, Junction City, KS.
- Registered nurses (RN) on this station's base schedules earn $67,552 at Nurse I, step 1 up to $130,744 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 $110,368 to $185,740.
- The station also publishes 32 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 NE96, Tecumseh, KS, Topeka, KS
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse I | Nurse II | Nurse III |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $70,009 | $82,609 | $98,305 |
| 2 | $72,109 | $85,087 | $101,254 |
| 3 | $74,209 | $87,565 | $104,203 |
| 4 | $76,309 | $90,043 | $107,152 |
| 5 | $78,409 | $92,521 | $110,101 |
| 6 | $80,509 | $94,999 | $113,050 |
| 7 | $82,609 | $97,477 | $115,999 |
| 8 | $84,709 | $99,955 | $118,948 |
| 9 | $86,809 | $102,433 | $121,897 |
| 10 | $88,909 | $104,911 | $124,846 |
| 11 | $91,009 | $107,389 | $127,795 |
| 12 | $93,109 | $109,867 | $130,744 |
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Per month (12)
$5,834.08
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $72,109 | +$2,100 |
| 3 | $74,209 | +$4,200 |
| 4 | $76,309 | +$6,300 |
| 5 | $78,409 | +$8,400 |
| 6 | $80,509 | +$10,500 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $70,009 a year, $5,834.08 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 NE96 for VA station 589EKHCS, 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 NE98, Iola, KS
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse I | Nurse II | Nurse III |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $70,009 | $82,609 | $98,305 |
| 2 | $72,109 | $85,087 | $101,254 |
| 3 | $74,209 | $87,565 | $104,203 |
| 4 | $76,309 | $90,043 | $107,152 |
| 5 | $78,409 | $92,521 | $110,101 |
| 6 | $80,509 | $94,999 | $113,050 |
| 7 | $82,609 | $97,477 | $115,999 |
| 8 | $84,709 | $99,955 | $118,948 |
| 9 | $86,809 | $102,433 | $121,897 |
| 10 | $88,909 | $104,911 | $124,846 |
| 11 | $91,009 | $107,389 | $127,795 |
| 12 | $93,109 | $109,867 | $130,744 |
highest celllowest cell12 step rows x 3 grade columnshover or tap a cell to trace its row and column
Find my cell
Annual salary
$70,009
Per month (12)
$5,834.08
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $72,109 | +$2,100 |
| 3 | $74,209 | +$4,200 |
| 4 | $76,309 | +$6,300 |
| 5 | $78,409 | +$8,400 |
| 6 | $80,509 | +$10,500 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $70,009 a year, $5,834.08 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 NE98 for VA station 589EKHCS, 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 NP13, Fort Riley, KS, Junction City, KS, Manhattan, KS
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse I | Nurse II | Nurse III |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $67,552 | $79,708 | $94,855 |
| 2 | $69,578 | $82,099 | $97,700 |
| 3 | $71,604 | $84,490 | $100,545 |
| 4 | $73,630 | $86,881 | $103,390 |
| 5 | $75,656 | $89,272 | $106,235 |
| 6 | $77,682 | $91,663 | $109,080 |
| 7 | $79,708 | $94,054 | $111,925 |
| 8 | $81,734 | $96,445 | $114,770 |
| 9 | $83,760 | $98,836 | $117,615 |
| 10 | $85,786 | $101,227 | $120,460 |
| 11 | $87,812 | $103,618 | $123,305 |
| 12 | $89,838 | $106,009 | $126,150 |
highest celllowest cell12 step rows x 3 grade columnshover or tap a cell to trace its row and column
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Annual salary
$67,552
Per month (12)
$5,629.33
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $69,578 | +$2,026 |
| 3 | $71,604 | +$4,052 |
| 4 | $73,630 | +$6,078 |
| 5 | $75,656 | +$8,104 |
| 6 | $77,682 | +$10,130 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $67,552 a year, $5,629.33 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 NP13 for VA station 589EKHCS, 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 NZ71, Saint Joseph, MO, Falls City, NE
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse I | Nurse II | Nurse III |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $70,009 | $82,609 | $98,305 |
| 2 | $72,109 | $85,087 | $101,254 |
| 3 | $74,209 | $87,565 | $104,203 |
| 4 | $76,309 | $90,043 | $107,152 |
| 5 | $78,409 | $92,521 | $110,101 |
| 6 | $80,509 | $94,999 | $113,050 |
| 7 | $82,609 | $97,477 | $115,999 |
| 8 | $84,709 | $99,955 | $118,948 |
| 9 | $86,809 | $102,433 | $121,897 |
| 10 | $88,909 | $104,911 | $124,846 |
| 11 | $91,009 | $107,389 | $127,795 |
| 12 | $93,109 | $109,867 | $130,744 |
highest celllowest cell12 step rows x 3 grade columnshover or tap a cell to trace its row and column
Find my cell
Annual salary
$70,009
Per month (12)
$5,834.08
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $72,109 | +$2,100 |
| 3 | $74,209 | +$4,200 |
| 4 | $76,309 | +$6,300 |
| 5 | $78,409 | +$8,400 |
| 6 | $80,509 | +$10,500 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $70,009 a year, $5,834.08 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 NZ71 for VA station 589EKHCS, 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 NZ73, Lawrence, KS
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse I | Nurse II | Nurse III |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $70,009 | $82,609 | $98,305 |
| 2 | $72,109 | $85,087 | $101,254 |
| 3 | $74,209 | $87,565 | $104,203 |
| 4 | $76,309 | $90,043 | $107,152 |
| 5 | $78,409 | $92,521 | $110,101 |
| 6 | $80,509 | $94,999 | $113,050 |
| 7 | $82,609 | $97,477 | $115,999 |
| 8 | $84,709 | $99,955 | $118,948 |
| 9 | $86,809 | $102,433 | $121,897 |
| 10 | $88,909 | $104,911 | $124,846 |
| 11 | $91,009 | $107,389 | $127,795 |
| 12 | $93,109 | $109,867 | $130,744 |
highest celllowest cell12 step rows x 3 grade columnshover or tap a cell to trace its row and column
Find my cell
Annual salary
$70,009
Per month (12)
$5,834.08
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $72,109 | +$2,100 |
| 3 | $74,209 | +$4,200 |
| 4 | $76,309 | +$6,300 |
| 5 | $78,409 | +$8,400 |
| 6 | $80,509 | +$10,500 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $70,009 a year, $5,834.08 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 NZ73 for VA station 589EKHCS, 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 N08P, Lawrence, KS
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse I | Nurse II | Nurse III |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $110,368 | $126,924 | $139,661 |
| 2 | $113,679 | $130,731 | $143,850 |
| 3 | $116,990 | $134,538 | $148,039 |
| 4 | $120,301 | $138,345 | $152,228 |
| 5 | $123,612 | $142,152 | $156,417 |
| 6 | $126,923 | $145,959 | $160,606 |
| 7 | $130,234 | $149,766 | $164,795 |
| 8 | $133,545 | $153,573 | $168,984 |
| 9 | $136,856 | $157,380 | $173,173 |
| 10 | $140,167 | $161,187 | $177,362 |
| 11 | $143,478 | $164,994 | $181,551 |
| 12 | $146,789 | $168,801 | $185,740 |
highest celllowest cell12 step rows x 3 grade columnshover or tap a cell to trace its row and column
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Annual salary
$110,368
Per month (12)
$9,197.33
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $113,679 | +$3,311 |
| 3 | $116,990 | +$6,622 |
| 4 | $120,301 | +$9,933 |
| 5 | $123,612 | +$13,244 |
| 6 | $126,923 | +$16,555 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $110,368 a year, $9,197.33 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 N08P for VA station 589EKHCS, 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,Facility Admin N02R · Leavenworth, KS | $78,420 | $90,185 | $103,711 | $137,932 |
| RN,Facility Admin N02S · Tecumseh, KS, Topeka, KS | $78,420 | $90,185 | $103,711 | $137,932 |
| RN Clinical Nurse Ld N04X · Topeka, KS | $78,649 | $90,448 | $106,462 | $141,585 |
| RN Clinical Nurse Ld N04Y · Leavenworth, KS | $78,649 | $90,448 | $106,462 | $141,585 |
| RN, Shift Supervisor N04Z · Topeka, KS | $81,034 | $93,189 | $104,369 | $138,810 |
| RN, Shift Supervisor N050 · Leavenworth, KS | $81,034 | $93,189 | $104,369 | $138,810 |
| RN Informatics N0BE · Topeka, KS | $80,659 | $92,757 | $109,449 | $145,562 |
| RN Informatics N0BF · Leavenworth, KS | $80,659 | $92,757 | $109,449 | $145,562 |
| RN, Infection Contro N0CN · Topeka, KS | $78,420 | $90,185 | $103,711 | $137,932 |
| RN, Infection Contro N0CO · Leavenworth, KS | $78,420 | $90,185 | $103,711 | $137,932 |
| RN Staff - Oncology/Chemothera N0CW · Topeka, KS | $75,594 | $89,195 | $102,574 | $136,421 |
| RN Staff - Oncology/Chemothera N0CX · Leavenworth, KS | $75,594 | $89,195 | $102,574 | $136,421 |
| RN STAFF - EMERGENCY DEPT/URGE N0DB · Leavenworth, KS, Leavenworth, KS | $75,594 | $89,195 | $102,574 | $136,421 |
| RN Staff-Inpt N0DD · Leavenworth, KS | $73,130 | $84,102 | $99,238 | $131,985 |
| RN STAFF - CRITICAL CARE N0DH · Leavenworth, KS, Leavenworth, KS | $75,594 | $89,195 | $102,574 | $136,421 |
| RN - Supv Prog Mgr/Coord N0ER · Topeka, KS | $85,533 | $98,364 | $113,119 | $150,442 |
| RN - Supv Prog Mgr/Coord N0ES · Leavenworth, KS | $85,533 | $98,364 | $113,119 | $150,442 |
| RN Staff - PACU N0FR · Leavenworth, KS | $74,232 | $87,589 | $100,724 | $133,955 |
| RN Staff - PACU N0FS · Topeka, KS | $74,232 | $87,589 | $100,724 | $133,955 |
| RN/Nurse Executive NM21 · Berryton, KS, Sabetha, KS, Tecumseh, KS +1 | – | – | – | $221,407 |
| RN,Mgr/Head Nurse NP04 · Topeka, KS | $85,533 | $98,364 | $113,119 | $150,442 |
| RN Staff- Emergency Dept/Urgen NP05 · Topeka, KS | $75,594 | $89,195 | $102,574 | $136,421 |
| RN Staff - Operating Room NP07 · Topeka, KS | $74,232 | $87,589 | $100,724 | $133,955 |
| RN-Asst Mgr NP08 · Topeka, KS | $79,162 | $91,041 | $101,967 | $135,616 |
| RN,Mgr/Head Nurse NP10 · Leavenworth, KS | $85,533 | $98,364 | $113,119 | $150,442 |
| RN-Asst Mgr NP11 · Leavenworth, KS | $79,162 | $91,041 | $101,967 | $135,616 |
| RN/Nurse Executive NP63 · Leavenworth, KS | – | – | – | $221,407 |
| RN Staff-Inpt NP64 · Topeka, KS | $74,590 | $88,011 | $103,492 | $137,636 |
| RN Staff - Operating Room NP66 · Leavenworth, KS | $74,232 | $87,589 | $100,724 | $133,955 |
| RN Staff-Critical Care NP67 · Topeka, KS | $75,594 | $89,195 | $102,574 | $136,421 |
| RN Staff - Gastrointestinal NP70 · Topeka, KS | $74,232 | $87,589 | $100,724 | $133,955 |
| RN Staff - Gastrointestinal NP71 · Leavenworth, KS | $74,232 | $87,589 | $100,724 | $133,955 |
Questions people ask
How much does the VA pay registered nurses in Leavenworth, KS?
On station 589EKHCS's base RN schedules, from $67,552 (Nurse I, step 1) to $130,744 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 Leavenworth, KS?
$110,368 to $185,740 on the station's advanced practice RN schedules.
Other VA stations in Kansas
All stations: VA nurse pay by location. Federal General Schedule and locality tables: federal pay.