VA Nurse Salary Comparison Calculator
Compare 2026 VA registered nurse pay across two duty locations, salary schedules, grades, or steps.
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Option A
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Basic pay comparison
| Pay period | Option A | Option B | Difference (B − A) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | — | — | — |
| Monthly average | — | — | — |
| Hourly | — | — | — |
| 80-hour pay period | — | — | — |
The percentage is relative to Option A. Monthly average is annual basic pay divided by 12.
2026 VA nurse salary example: Long Beach vs. San Francisco
For Nurse II, Step 4, the published annual basic pay is $143,414 for Long Beach (station 600, plan NF37) and $192,896 for San Francisco (station 662, plan NI37). The San Francisco rate is $49,482 higher per year, about 34.5% above the Long Beach rate.
To compare two VA job offers, match the duty station, salary schedule, grade, and step listed for each position. To see how much the next step pays, use the same location, schedule, and grade on both sides and change only the step.
Source: VA Nurse Locality Pay workbook, November 4, 2026 release. Use the VA Nurse Pay Calculator to estimate shift premiums and overtime for one option.