Annual salary
$71,599
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VA nurse pay scale, Madison, WI (station 607)
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 607 sets nurse locality pay for Madison, WI, Rockford, IL, Baraboo, WI, Middleton, WI, Janesville, WI, Freeport, IL.
- Registered nurses (RN) on this station's base schedules earn $71,599 at Nurse I, step 1 up to $151,662 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 $104,090 to $253,100.
- The station also publishes 14 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 NF55, Freeport, IL, Arkdale, WI, Baraboo, WI, Beaver Dam, WI 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $71,599 | $94,514 | $106,806 |
| 2 | $73,746 | $97,349 | $110,010 |
| 3 | $75,893 | $100,184 | $113,214 |
| 4 | $78,040 | $103,019 | $116,418 |
| 5 | $80,187 | $105,854 | $119,622 |
| 6 | $82,334 | $108,689 | $122,826 |
| 7 | $84,481 | $111,524 | $126,030 |
| 8 | $86,628 | $114,359 | $129,234 |
| 9 | $88,775 | $117,194 | $132,438 |
| 10 | $90,922 | $120,029 | $135,642 |
| 11 | $93,069 | $122,864 | $138,846 |
| 12 | $95,216 | $125,699 | $142,050 |
| 13 | $97,363 | $128,534 | $145,254 |
| 14 | $99,510 | $131,369 | $148,458 |
| 15 | $101,657 | $134,204 | $151,662 |
| 16 | $103,804 | ||
| 17 | $105,951 | ||
| 18 | $108,098 | ||
| 19 | $110,245 | ||
| 20 | $112,392 | ||
| 21 | $114,539 | ||
| 22 | $116,686 | ||
| 23 | $118,833 | ||
| 24 | $120,980 | ||
| 25 | $123,127 | ||
| 26 | $125,274 |
highest celllowest cell26 step rows x 3 grade columnshover or tap a cell to trace its row and column
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Per month (12)
$5,966.58
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $73,746 | +$2,147 |
| 3 | $75,893 | +$4,294 |
| 4 | $78,040 | +$6,441 |
| 5 | $80,187 | +$8,588 |
| 6 | $82,334 | +$10,735 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $71,599 a year, $5,966.58 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 NF55 for VA station 607, 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 NF56, Belvidere, IL, Cherry Valley, IL, Rockford, IL, Rockton, IL and 1 more
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse I | Nurse II | Nurse III |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $71,599 | $94,514 | $106,806 |
| 2 | $73,746 | $97,349 | $110,010 |
| 3 | $75,893 | $100,184 | $113,214 |
| 4 | $78,040 | $103,019 | $116,418 |
| 5 | $80,187 | $105,854 | $119,622 |
| 6 | $82,334 | $108,689 | $122,826 |
| 7 | $84,481 | $111,524 | $126,030 |
| 8 | $86,628 | $114,359 | $129,234 |
| 9 | $88,775 | $117,194 | $132,438 |
| 10 | $90,922 | $120,029 | $135,642 |
| 11 | $93,069 | $122,864 | $138,846 |
| 12 | $95,216 | $125,699 | $142,050 |
highest celllowest cell12 step rows x 3 grade columnshover or tap a cell to trace its row and column
Find my cell
Annual salary
$71,599
Per month (12)
$5,966.58
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $73,746 | +$2,147 |
| 3 | $75,893 | +$4,294 |
| 4 | $78,040 | +$6,441 |
| 5 | $80,187 | +$8,588 |
| 6 | $82,334 | +$10,735 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $71,599 a year, $5,966.58 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 NF56 for VA station 607, 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 NW58, Edgerton, WI, Janesville, WI
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse I | Nurse II | Nurse III |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $71,599 | $94,514 | $106,806 |
| 2 | $73,746 | $97,349 | $110,010 |
| 3 | $75,893 | $100,184 | $113,214 |
| 4 | $78,040 | $103,019 | $116,418 |
| 5 | $80,187 | $105,854 | $119,622 |
| 6 | $82,334 | $108,689 | $122,826 |
| 7 | $84,481 | $111,524 | $126,030 |
| 8 | $86,628 | $114,359 | $129,234 |
| 9 | $88,775 | $117,194 | $132,438 |
| 10 | $90,922 | $120,029 | $135,642 |
| 11 | $93,069 | $122,864 | $138,846 |
| 12 | $95,216 | $125,699 | $142,050 |
| 13 | $97,363 | ||
| 14 | $99,510 | ||
| 15 | $101,657 | ||
| 16 | $103,804 | ||
| 17 | $105,951 | ||
| 18 | $108,098 | ||
| 19 | $110,245 | ||
| 20 | $112,392 | ||
| 21 | $114,539 |
highest celllowest cell21 step rows x 3 grade columnshover or tap a cell to trace its row and column
Find my cell
Annual salary
$71,599
Per month (12)
$5,966.58
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $73,746 | +$2,147 |
| 3 | $75,893 | +$4,294 |
| 4 | $78,040 | +$6,441 |
| 5 | $80,187 | +$8,588 |
| 6 | $82,334 | +$10,735 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $71,599 a year, $5,966.58 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 NW58 for VA station 607, 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 NF57, Freeport, IL, Baraboo, WI, Beaver Dam, WI, Madison, WI 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 | Nurse V |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $119,702 | $130,475 | $145,016 | $190,513 |
| 2 | $123,293 | $134,389 | $149,366 | $196,228 |
| 3 | $126,884 | $138,303 | $153,716 | $201,943 |
| 4 | $130,475 | $142,217 | $158,066 | $207,658 |
| 5 | $134,066 | $146,131 | $162,416 | $213,373 |
| 6 | $137,657 | $150,045 | $166,766 | $219,088 |
| 7 | $141,248 | $153,959 | $171,116 | $224,803 |
| 8 | $144,839 | $157,873 | $175,466 | $230,518 |
| 9 | $148,430 | $161,787 | $179,816 | $236,233 |
| 10 | $152,021 | $165,701 | $184,166 | $241,948 |
| 11 | $155,612 | $169,615 | $188,516 | $247,663 |
| 12 | $159,203 | $173,529 | $192,866 | $253,100 |
highest celllowest cell12 step rows x 4 grade columnshover or tap a cell to trace its row and column
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Annual salary
$119,702
Per month (12)
$9,975.17
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $123,293 | +$3,591 |
| 3 | $126,884 | +$7,182 |
| 4 | $130,475 | +$10,773 |
| 5 | $134,066 | +$14,364 |
| 6 | $137,657 | +$17,955 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse II, step 1 = $119,702 a year, $9,975.17 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 NF57 for VA station 607, 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 NW59, Rockford, IL
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse II | Nurse III | Nurse IV |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $119,702 | $130,475 | $145,016 |
| 2 | $123,293 | $134,389 | $149,366 |
| 3 | $126,884 | $138,303 | $153,716 |
| 4 | $130,475 | $142,217 | $158,066 |
| 5 | $134,066 | $146,131 | $162,416 |
| 6 | $137,657 | $150,045 | $166,766 |
| 7 | $141,248 | $153,959 | $171,116 |
| 8 | $144,839 | $157,873 | $175,466 |
| 9 | $148,430 | $161,787 | $179,816 |
| 10 | $152,021 | $165,701 | $184,166 |
| 11 | $155,612 | $169,615 | $188,516 |
| 12 | $159,203 | $173,529 | $192,866 |
highest celllowest cell12 step rows x 3 grade columnshover or tap a cell to trace its row and column
Find my cell
Annual salary
$119,702
Per month (12)
$9,975.17
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $123,293 | +$3,591 |
| 3 | $126,884 | +$7,182 |
| 4 | $130,475 | +$10,773 |
| 5 | $134,066 | +$14,364 |
| 6 | $137,657 | +$17,955 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse II, step 1 = $119,702 a year, $9,975.17 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 NW59 for VA station 607, 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 NW60, Janesville, WI, Milton, WI
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse I | Nurse II | Nurse III |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $104,090 | $119,702 | $130,475 |
| 2 | $107,212 | $123,293 | $134,389 |
| 3 | $110,334 | $126,884 | $138,303 |
| 4 | $113,456 | $130,475 | $142,217 |
| 5 | $116,578 | $134,066 | $146,131 |
| 6 | $119,700 | $137,657 | $150,045 |
| 7 | $122,822 | $141,248 | $153,959 |
| 8 | $125,944 | $144,839 | $157,873 |
| 9 | $129,066 | $148,430 | $161,787 |
| 10 | $132,188 | $152,021 | $165,701 |
| 11 | $135,310 | $155,612 | $169,615 |
| 12 | $138,432 | $159,203 | $173,529 |
highest celllowest cell12 step rows x 3 grade columnshover or tap a cell to trace its row and column
Find my cell
Annual salary
$104,090
Per month (12)
$8,674.17
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $107,212 | +$3,122 |
| 3 | $110,334 | +$6,244 |
| 4 | $113,456 | +$9,366 |
| 5 | $116,578 | +$12,488 |
| 6 | $119,700 | +$15,610 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $104,090 a year, $8,674.17 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 NW60 for VA station 607, 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 - CLINICAL NURSE LD N0H9 · Madison, WI | $82,339 | $97,154 | $112,033 | $148,993 |
| RN STAFF - WOUND CARE SPEC N0HA · Madison, WI | $84,023 | $99,146 | $112,033 | $148,993 |
| RN - Supv Prog Mgr/Coord N0N0 · Madison, WI | – | $113,659 | $128,432 | $170,804 |
| RN Staff - Emergency Dept/Urge N0NX · Madison, WI | $86,212 | $99,146 | $112,033 | $148,993 |
| RN Staff - Operating Room N0NY · Madison, WI | $86,212 | $99,146 | $112,033 | $148,993 |
| RN Staff - Resource/Float Pool N0NZ · Madison, WI | $86,212 | $99,146 | $112,033 | $148,993 |
| RN STAFF - INPT NF58 · Madison, WI | $86,212 | $99,146 | $112,033 | $148,993 |
| RN-Asst Mgr NP89 · Baraboo, WI, De Forest, WI, Madison, WI +1 | – | $102,125 | $115,396 | $153,467 |
| RN-Asst Mgr NU72 · Oregon, IL, Rockford, IL | – | $102,125 | $115,396 | $153,467 |
| RN/Nurse Executive NW56 · Lone Rock, WI, Madison, WI, Middleton, WI +1 | – | – | – | $228,000 |
| RN,Mgr/Head Nurse NW57 · Rockford, IL | – | $107,227 | $121,164 | $161,138 |
| RN, Shift Supervisor NW83 · Madison, WI | – | $102,125 | $115,396 | $153,467 |
| RN,Mgr/Head Nurse NX32 · Madison, WI, Oregon, WI | – | $107,227 | $121,164 | $161,138 |
| RN-Asst Mgr NY26 · Janesville, WI | – | $102,125 | $115,396 | $153,467 |
Questions people ask
How much does the VA pay registered nurses in Madison, WI?
On station 607's base RN schedules, from $71,599 (Nurse I, step 1) to $151,662 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 Madison, WI?
$104,090 to $253,100 on the station's advanced practice RN schedules.
Other VA stations in Wisconsin
All stations: VA nurse pay by location. Federal General Schedule and locality tables: federal pay.