Annual salary
$69,904
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VA nurse pay scale, Marion, IL (station 657MARION)
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 657MARION sets nurse locality pay for Marion, IL, Mount Vernon, IL, Carbondale, IL, Harrisburg, IL, Evansville, IN, Vincennes, IN.
- Registered nurses (RN) on this station's base schedules earn $69,367 at Nurse I, step 1 up to $129,393 at the top of the highest grade, per the VA's nurse locality pay file (effective ).
- 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 NI06, Williamson, IL, Benton, IL, Carbondale, IL, Carterville, IL and 11 more
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse I | Nurse II | Nurse III |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $69,904 | $89,262 | $97,295 |
| 2 | $72,001 | $91,939 | $100,213 |
| 3 | $74,098 | $94,616 | $103,131 |
| 4 | $76,195 | $97,293 | $106,049 |
| 5 | $78,292 | $99,970 | $108,967 |
| 6 | $80,389 | $102,647 | $111,885 |
| 7 | $82,486 | $105,324 | $114,803 |
| 8 | $84,583 | $108,001 | $117,721 |
| 9 | $86,680 | $110,678 | $120,639 |
| 10 | $88,777 | $113,355 | $123,557 |
| 11 | $90,874 | $116,032 | $126,475 |
| 12 | $92,971 | $118,709 | $129,393 |
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Per month (12)
$5,825.33
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $72,001 | +$2,097 |
| 3 | $74,098 | +$4,194 |
| 4 | $76,195 | +$6,291 |
| 5 | $78,292 | +$8,388 |
| 6 | $80,389 | +$10,485 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $69,904 a year, $5,825.33 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 NI06 for VA station 657MARION, 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 NO16, Vanderburgh, IN, Evansville, IN, Holland, IN, Newburgh, IN 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 | $69,907 | $89,209 | $97,239 |
| 2 | $72,004 | $91,885 | $100,156 |
| 3 | $74,101 | $94,561 | $103,073 |
| 4 | $76,198 | $97,237 | $105,990 |
| 5 | $78,295 | $99,913 | $108,907 |
| 6 | $80,392 | $102,589 | $111,824 |
| 7 | $82,489 | $105,265 | $114,741 |
| 8 | $84,586 | $107,941 | $117,658 |
| 9 | $86,683 | $110,617 | $120,575 |
| 10 | $88,780 | $113,293 | $123,492 |
| 11 | $90,877 | $115,969 | $126,409 |
| 12 | $92,974 | $118,645 | $129,326 |
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
$69,907
Per month (12)
$5,825.58
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $72,004 | +$2,097 |
| 3 | $74,101 | +$4,194 |
| 4 | $76,198 | +$6,291 |
| 5 | $78,295 | +$8,388 |
| 6 | $80,392 | +$10,485 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $69,907 a year, $5,825.58 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 NO16 for VA station 657MARION, 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 NQ23, Bridgeport, IL, Vincennes, IN
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse I | Nurse II | Nurse III |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $69,367 | $88,724 | $96,758 |
| 2 | $71,448 | $91,385 | $99,660 |
| 3 | $73,529 | $94,046 | $102,562 |
| 4 | $75,610 | $96,707 | $105,464 |
| 5 | $77,691 | $99,368 | $108,366 |
| 6 | $79,772 | $102,029 | $111,268 |
| 7 | $81,853 | $104,690 | $114,170 |
| 8 | $83,934 | $107,351 | $117,072 |
| 9 | $86,015 | $110,012 | $119,974 |
| 10 | $88,096 | $112,673 | $122,876 |
| 11 | $90,177 | $115,334 | $125,778 |
| 12 | $92,258 | $117,995 | $128,680 |
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
$69,367
Per month (12)
$5,780.58
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $71,448 | +$2,081 |
| 3 | $73,529 | +$4,162 |
| 4 | $75,610 | +$6,243 |
| 5 | $77,691 | +$8,324 |
| 6 | $79,772 | +$10,405 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $69,367 a year, $5,780.58 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 NQ23 for VA station 657MARION, 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 NQ25, Madisonville, KY
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse I | Nurse II | Nurse III |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $69,367 | $88,724 | $96,758 |
| 2 | $71,448 | $91,385 | $99,660 |
| 3 | $73,529 | $94,046 | $102,562 |
| 4 | $75,610 | $96,707 | $105,464 |
| 5 | $77,691 | $99,368 | $108,366 |
| 6 | $79,772 | $102,029 | $111,268 |
| 7 | $81,853 | $104,690 | $114,170 |
| 8 | $83,934 | $107,351 | $117,072 |
| 9 | $86,015 | $110,012 | $119,974 |
| 10 | $88,096 | $112,673 | $122,876 |
| 11 | $90,177 | $115,334 | $125,778 |
| 12 | $92,258 | $117,995 | $128,680 |
highest celllowest cell12 step rows x 3 grade columnshover or tap a cell to trace its row and column
Find my cell
Annual salary
$69,367
Per month (12)
$5,780.58
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $71,448 | +$2,081 |
| 3 | $73,529 | +$4,162 |
| 4 | $75,610 | +$6,243 |
| 5 | $77,691 | +$8,324 |
| 6 | $79,772 | +$10,405 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $69,367 a year, $5,780.58 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 NQ25 for VA station 657MARION, 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 NQ27, Cave In Rock, IL, Arlington, KY, Mayfield, KY, Paducah, KY
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse I | Nurse II | Nurse III |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $69,367 | $88,724 | $96,758 |
| 2 | $71,448 | $91,385 | $99,660 |
| 3 | $73,529 | $94,046 | $102,562 |
| 4 | $75,610 | $96,707 | $105,464 |
| 5 | $77,691 | $99,368 | $108,366 |
| 6 | $79,772 | $102,029 | $111,268 |
| 7 | $81,853 | $104,690 | $114,170 |
| 8 | $83,934 | $107,351 | $117,072 |
| 9 | $86,015 | $110,012 | $119,974 |
| 10 | $88,096 | $112,673 | $122,876 |
| 11 | $90,177 | $115,334 | $125,778 |
| 12 | $92,258 | $117,995 | $128,680 |
highest celllowest cell12 step rows x 3 grade columnshover or tap a cell to trace its row and column
Find my cell
Annual salary
$69,367
Per month (12)
$5,780.58
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $71,448 | +$2,081 |
| 3 | $73,529 | +$4,162 |
| 4 | $75,610 | +$6,243 |
| 5 | $77,691 | +$8,324 |
| 6 | $79,772 | +$10,405 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $69,367 a year, $5,780.58 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 NQ27 for VA station 657MARION, 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 NQ28, Effingham, IL
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse I | Nurse II | Nurse III |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $69,367 | $88,724 | $96,758 |
| 2 | $71,448 | $91,385 | $99,660 |
| 3 | $73,529 | $94,046 | $102,562 |
| 4 | $75,610 | $96,707 | $105,464 |
| 5 | $77,691 | $99,368 | $108,366 |
| 6 | $79,772 | $102,029 | $111,268 |
| 7 | $81,853 | $104,690 | $114,170 |
| 8 | $83,934 | $107,351 | $117,072 |
| 9 | $86,015 | $110,012 | $119,974 |
| 10 | $88,096 | $112,673 | $122,876 |
| 11 | $90,177 | $115,334 | $125,778 |
| 12 | $92,258 | $117,995 | $128,680 |
highest celllowest cell12 step rows x 3 grade columnshover or tap a cell to trace its row and column
Find my cell
Annual salary
$69,367
Per month (12)
$5,780.58
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $71,448 | +$2,081 |
| 3 | $73,529 | +$4,162 |
| 4 | $75,610 | +$6,243 |
| 5 | $77,691 | +$8,324 |
| 6 | $79,772 | +$10,405 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $69,367 a year, $5,780.58 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 NQ28 for VA station 657MARION, 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 - ASST MGR N0HU · Carbondale, IL, Harrisburg, IL, Marion, IL +1 | $86,206 | $99,137 | $108,059 | $143,710 |
| RN - Supv Prog Mgr/Coord N0IC · Carbondale, IL, Harrisburg, IL, Marion, IL +1 | $86,206 | $99,137 | $108,059 | $143,710 |
| RN - Nurse Executive NI07 · Carbondale, IL, Goreville, IL, Harrisburg, IL +2 | – | – | – | $228,000 |
| RN/Nurse Executive NO17 · Chrisney, IN, Evansville, IN | – | – | – | $228,000 |
| RN, Shift Supervisor NO32 · Marion, IL | $86,206 | $99,137 | $108,059 | $143,710 |
| RN, Shift Supervisor NO33 · Evansville, IN | $82,266 | $94,603 | $105,954 | $140,912 |
| RN,Mgr/Head Nurse NO34 · Carbondale, IL, Eldorado, IL, Harrisburg, IL +2 | $86,540 | $99,565 | $108,527 | $144,332 |
| RN,Mgr/Head Nurse NO35 · Evansville, IN, Ferdinand, IN | $90,868 | $104,543 | $113,953 | $151,551 |
| RN,Mgr/Head Nurse NQ29 · Mayfield, KY, Paducah, KY | $90,868 | $104,543 | $113,953 | $151,551 |
| RN,Mgr/Head Nurse NQ30 · Vincennes, IN | $90,868 | $104,543 | $113,953 | $151,551 |
| RN,Mgr/Head Nurse NQ31 · Effingham, IL | $90,868 | $104,543 | $113,953 | $151,551 |
| RN,Mgr/Head Nurse NQ32 · Mount Vernon, IL | $86,540 | $99,565 | $108,527 | $144,332 |
| RN,Mgr/Head Nurse NQ33 · Owensboro, KY, Philpot, KY | $90,868 | $104,543 | $113,953 | $151,551 |
| RN,Mgr/Head Nurse NQ34 · Madisonville, KY | $90,868 | $104,543 | $113,953 | $151,551 |
Questions people ask
How much does the VA pay registered nurses in Marion, IL?
On station 657MARION's base RN schedules, from $69,367 (Nurse I, step 1) to $129,393 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.
Other VA stations in Illinois
All stations: VA nurse pay by location. Federal General Schedule and locality tables: federal pay.