Travel Nurse Salary Calculator — Florida

Pre-loaded with Florida's numbers: no state income tax, average pay of $1,836/week ($51/hr), and FL GSA stipend rates. Adjust to your offer and see real take-home.

Data reviewed July 3, 2026 · 50 states, 221 cities, FY2026 GSA rates

$1,836/wk

Avg FL Pay

0%

State Income Tax

~$1,288/wk

Typical Stipend Ceiling

100.7

Cost of Living Index

Travel Nurse Pay Breakdown

Estimate your take-home pay, taxes, and blended rate in seconds.

Excellent: Your housing stipend matches or exceeds the GSA maximum for Florida ($840/week). This is the maximum tax-free amount.
Effective Tax Rate24.0%
Federal: 24%
State: 0%

Same state assignment. You'll pay no state tax plus 24% federal tax.

Overtime (Optional)

Blended Hourly Rate

$86.78

Based on 36 hours in FL.

Gross Weekly Pay

$3,124

Taxable Weekly Income

$1,836

Estimated Weekly Taxes

$441

True Net Weekly Pay

$2,683

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Assignment Projections

13-Week Assignment

$34,884

Net Pay

26-Week Assignment

$69,767

Net Pay

Annual (52 weeks)

$139,535

Net Pay

Take Home vs Taxes

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Take Home

$2,683

per week

Taxes

$441

per week

Total Gross: $3,124 per week

🏠 Housing Stipend Analysis

Your Weekly Housing Stipend

$840

$3,637/month

Est. 1BR Rent in Florida

$1,300

Monthly average

Potential Tax-Free Pocket Money

+$2,337

Your stipend covers rent with $2,337 left over each month.

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Cost of Living Analysis in Florida

Monthly Net Income:$11,619
Average 1BR Rent:$1,300
True Discretionary Income:$10,319

After rent, this is what you'll have left each month for other expenses

Cost of Living Index:100.7

National average = 100. Florida's cost of living is higher than the national average by 0.7 points.

Housing Cost: Moderate

Utilities: Moderate

Rent data based on 2025 market averages. Actual rent may vary by neighborhood and housing type.

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Florida Pay Questions

How much do travel nurses take home in Florida?

With the average Florida package of $1,836/week and no state income tax, most travel nurses take home roughly 75–85% of gross — the tax-free stipend share is what pushes take-home above staff-job ratios. Enter your actual split above for your number.

What is the maximum tax-free stipend in Florida?

Stipend ceilings are set per city by GSA per diem rates. Using Florida's average GSA rates ($120/night lodging + $64/day M&IE), the typical weekly ceiling is about $1,288. Specific cities differ — check your assignment ZIP in the GSA Rate Explorer.

Is Florida a good state for travel nurse pay?

Florida averages $1,836/week with no state income tax — every taxable dollar goes 4–8% further than in taxed states. With a cost-of-living index of 100.7, it's one of the stronger take-home states at equal rates.

Do I pay Florida taxes as a travel nurse from another state?

Florida charges no income tax on your earnings there, but your home state may still tax that income depending on its rules. Keep your tax home documentation clean either way.