Annual salary
$72,959
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VA nurse pay scale, Salem, VA (station 658)
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 658 sets nurse locality pay for Salem, VA, Lynchburg, VA, Staunton, VA, Wytheville, VA, Roanoke, VA, Vinton, VA.
- Registered nurses (RN) on this station's base schedules earn $72,959 at Nurse I, step 1 up to $228,000 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 $125,591 to $190,812.
- The station also publishes 10 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 N00U, Goodview, VA, Lynchburg, VA
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse I | Nurse II | Nurse III |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $72,959 | $89,901 | $113,703 |
| 2 | $75,147 | $92,598 | $117,114 |
| 3 | $77,335 | $95,295 | $120,525 |
| 4 | $79,523 | $97,992 | $123,936 |
| 5 | $81,711 | $100,689 | $127,347 |
| 6 | $83,899 | $103,386 | $130,758 |
| 7 | $86,087 | $106,083 | $134,169 |
| 8 | $88,275 | $108,780 | $137,580 |
| 9 | $90,463 | $111,477 | $140,991 |
| 10 | $92,651 | $114,174 | $144,402 |
| 11 | $94,839 | $116,871 | $147,813 |
| 12 | $97,027 | $119,568 | $151,224 |
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Per month (12)
$6,079.92
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $75,147 | +$2,188 |
| 3 | $77,335 | +$4,376 |
| 4 | $79,523 | +$6,564 |
| 5 | $81,711 | +$8,752 |
| 6 | $83,899 | +$10,940 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $72,959 a year, $6,079.92 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 N00U for VA station 658, 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 N00X, Staunton, VA
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse I | Nurse II | Nurse III |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $73,688 | $89,901 | $113,703 |
| 2 | $75,898 | $92,598 | $117,114 |
| 3 | $78,108 | $95,295 | $120,525 |
| 4 | $80,318 | $97,992 | $123,936 |
| 5 | $82,528 | $100,689 | $127,347 |
| 6 | $84,738 | $103,386 | $130,758 |
| 7 | $86,948 | $106,083 | $134,169 |
| 8 | $89,158 | $108,780 | $137,580 |
| 9 | $91,368 | $111,477 | $140,991 |
| 10 | $93,578 | $114,174 | $144,402 |
| 11 | $95,788 | $116,871 | $147,813 |
| 12 | $97,998 | $119,568 | $151,224 |
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Annual salary
$73,688
Per month (12)
$6,140.67
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $75,898 | +$2,210 |
| 3 | $78,108 | +$4,420 |
| 4 | $80,318 | +$6,630 |
| 5 | $82,528 | +$8,840 |
| 6 | $84,738 | +$11,050 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $73,688 a year, $6,140.67 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 N00X for VA station 658, 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 N01X, Wytheville, VA
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse I | Nurse II | Nurse III |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $72,959 | $89,009 | $113,703 |
| 2 | $75,147 | $91,679 | $117,114 |
| 3 | $77,335 | $94,349 | $120,525 |
| 4 | $79,523 | $97,019 | $123,936 |
| 5 | $81,711 | $99,689 | $127,347 |
| 6 | $83,899 | $102,359 | $130,758 |
| 7 | $86,087 | $105,029 | $134,169 |
| 8 | $88,275 | $107,699 | $137,580 |
| 9 | $90,463 | $110,369 | $140,991 |
| 10 | $92,651 | $113,039 | $144,402 |
| 11 | $94,839 | $115,709 | $147,813 |
| 12 | $97,027 | $118,379 | $151,224 |
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
$72,959
Per month (12)
$6,079.92
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $75,147 | +$2,188 |
| 3 | $77,335 | +$4,376 |
| 4 | $79,523 | +$6,564 |
| 5 | $81,711 | +$8,752 |
| 6 | $83,899 | +$10,940 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $72,959 a year, $6,079.92 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 N01X for VA station 658, 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 NI19, Roanoke, VA, Boones Mill, VA, Fincastle, VA, Roanoke, VA 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 | Nurse V |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $73,846 | $90,992 | $112,829 | $142,445 | $183,210 |
| 2 | $76,061 | $93,721 | $116,213 | $146,718 | $188,706 |
| 3 | $78,276 | $96,450 | $119,597 | $150,991 | $194,202 |
| 4 | $80,491 | $99,179 | $122,981 | $155,264 | $199,698 |
| 5 | $82,706 | $101,908 | $126,365 | $159,537 | $205,194 |
| 6 | $84,921 | $104,637 | $129,749 | $163,810 | $210,690 |
| 7 | $87,136 | $107,366 | $133,133 | $168,083 | $216,186 |
| 8 | $89,351 | $110,095 | $136,517 | $172,356 | $221,682 |
| 9 | $91,566 | $112,824 | $139,901 | $176,629 | $227,178 |
| 10 | $93,781 | $115,553 | $143,285 | $180,902 | $228,000 |
| 11 | $95,996 | $118,282 | $146,669 | $185,175 | $228,000 |
| 12 | $98,211 | $121,011 | $150,053 | $189,448 | $228,000 |
| 13 | $100,426 | $123,740 | |||
| 14 | $102,641 | ||||
| 15 | $104,856 | ||||
| 16 | $107,071 | ||||
| 17 | $109,286 | ||||
| 18 | $111,501 |
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Annual salary
$73,846
Per month (12)
$6,153.83
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $76,061 | +$2,215 |
| 3 | $78,276 | +$4,430 |
| 4 | $80,491 | +$6,645 |
| 5 | $82,706 | +$8,860 |
| 6 | $84,921 | +$11,075 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse I, step 1 = $73,846 a year, $6,153.83 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 NI19 for VA station 658, 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 N0AH, Staunton, VA
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse II | Nurse III |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $128,103 | $143,468 |
| 2 | $131,946 | $147,772 |
| 3 | $135,789 | $152,076 |
| 4 | $139,632 | $156,380 |
| 5 | $143,475 | $160,684 |
| 6 | $147,318 | $164,988 |
| 7 | $151,161 | $169,292 |
| 8 | $155,004 | $173,596 |
| 9 | $158,847 | $177,900 |
| 10 | $162,690 | $182,204 |
| 11 | $166,533 | $186,508 |
| 12 | $170,376 | $190,812 |
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Annual salary
$128,103
Per month (12)
$10,675.25
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $131,946 | +$3,843 |
| 3 | $135,789 | +$7,686 |
| 4 | $139,632 | +$11,529 |
| 5 | $143,475 | +$15,372 |
| 6 | $147,318 | +$19,215 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse II, step 1 = $128,103 a year, $10,675.25 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 N0AH for VA station 658, 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 N0AI, Christiansburg, VA, Wytheville, VA
Official sourceDocumentU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Chief Human Capital OfficerEffective
| Step \ Grade | Nurse II | Nurse III |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $125,591 | $140,655 |
| 2 | $129,358 | $144,874 |
| 3 | $133,125 | $149,093 |
| 4 | $136,892 | $153,312 |
| 5 | $140,659 | $157,531 |
| 6 | $144,426 | $161,750 |
| 7 | $148,193 | $165,969 |
| 8 | $151,960 | $170,188 |
| 9 | $155,727 | $174,407 |
| 10 | $159,494 | $178,626 |
| 11 | $163,261 | $182,845 |
| 12 | $167,028 | $187,064 |
highest celllowest cell12 step rows x 2 grade columnshover or tap a cell to trace its row and column
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Annual salary
$125,591
Per month (12)
$10,465.92
Next 5 steps in this grade
| Step | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $129,358 | +$3,767 |
| 3 | $133,125 | +$7,534 |
| 4 | $136,892 | +$11,301 |
| 5 | $140,659 | +$15,068 |
| 6 | $144,426 | +$18,835 |
Worked example as rendered: Nurse II, step 1 = $125,591 a year, $10,465.92 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 N0AI for VA station 658, 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,Mgr/Head Nurse N07V · Staunton, VA | $97,606 | $115,170 | $135,894 | $180,730 |
| RN,Mgr/Head Nurse N07X · Lynchburg, VA | $97,606 | $115,170 | $135,894 | $180,730 |
| RN,Mgr/Head Nurse N080 · Wytheville, VA | $97,606 | $115,170 | $135,894 | $180,730 |
| RN STAFF - ASST MGR N0AF · Staunton, VA | $90,180 | $106,408 | $125,558 | $166,984 |
| RN STAFF - ASST MGR N0AG · Lynchburg, VA | $90,180 | $106,408 | $125,558 | $166,984 |
| RN STAFF - ASST MGR N0AN · Salem, VA, Vinton, VA | $90,180 | $106,408 | $125,558 | $166,984 |
| RN STAFF - ASST MGR N0AU · Wytheville, VA | $90,180 | $106,408 | $125,558 | $166,984 |
| Chief Sterile Processing Svc N0HX · Salem, VA | $97,220 | $114,716 | $135,100 | $179,683 |
| RN - Supv Prog Mgr/Coord N0MZ · Salem, VA | – | $112,912 | $133,229 | $177,185 |
| RN,Mgr/Head Nurse NI21 · Roanoke, VA, Salem, VA | $97,606 | $115,170 | $135,894 | $180,730 |
Questions people ask
How much does the VA pay registered nurses in Salem, VA?
On station 658's base RN schedules, from $72,959 (Nurse I, step 1) to $228,000 at the top of the highest grade, effective May 31, 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 Salem, VA?
$125,591 to $190,812 on the station's advanced practice RN schedules.
Other VA stations in Virginia
All stations: VA nurse pay by location. Federal General Schedule and locality tables: federal pay.