About Travel Nurse Pay Calculator

Free, independent calculators for travel nurses — built on published IRS, SSA and GSA figures, with every source and retrieval date listed on our methodology page.

📄 Every tax figure traced to a published source • 🏛️ GSA per diem straight from the government API

Our Mission

Travel nurse pay packages are deliberately hard to compare: agencies split the same money between taxable wages and tax-free stipends in different ways, so two offers that look similar can be thousands of dollars apart. We built this platform to do that arithmetic honestly and for free.

We believe that every travel nurse deserves transparency and accurate information when evaluating opportunities. Our free tools provide comprehensive pay calculations, contract comparisons, and state-specific information to help you maximize your earnings and make the best decisions for your career.

How to check our work

  • Federal brackets and the standard deduction come from IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32; FICA rates and the wage base from the SSA. Both are cited in full on our methodology page.
  • Per diem rates are pulled directly from the GSA per diem API for all 200+ published localities, not typed in by hand.
  • Our build fails automatically if any tax figure lacks a cited source or a calculator applies a flat rate where the law is progressive.
  • Where we publish an editorial estimate rather than a sourced figure — pay, rent and cost-of-living numbers — it is labelled as such on the page.
  • No licensed CPA or RN has reviewed this site. These are calculators and information, not professional advice. Confirm your own situation with a qualified tax professional.

What We Offer

Pay Calculator

Calculate your take-home pay with our comprehensive calculator. Includes taxable wages, tax-free stipends, overtime, and annual projections.

Contract Comparison

Compare multiple travel nurse contracts side-by-side to find the best value. See which contract offers the highest net pay and best benefits.

State Comparison

Compare travel nurse pay across different states. See how GSA rates, cost of living, and taxes affect your take-home pay.

State Guides

Comprehensive guides for all 50 states including average pay rates, GSA rates, tax information, cost of living, and licensing requirements.

Our Commitment

  • Free & Accessible: All our tools are completely free to use, with no sign-up required.
  • Accurate Information: We use current GSA rates and industry data to provide accurate calculations.
  • Privacy First: All calculations are performed locally in your browser. We don't store your personal financial information.
  • Regular Updates: We regularly update our data and tools to reflect current rates and regulations.
  • Educational Resources: Our blog provides guides, tips, and industry insights to help you succeed.

Important Disclaimers

Financial & Tax Information: All calculations are estimates only and should not be considered as financial, tax, or legal advice. Actual tax obligations may vary based on your specific circumstances.

GSA Rates: We use General Services Administration (GSA) per diem rates as reference. These rates are subject to change and may not reflect the most current rates.

Professional Advice: Always consult with a qualified tax professional, financial advisor, or accountant for advice specific to your situation.

Data Sources

Our data comes from publicly available sources including:

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