Travel Nurse Salary Calculator — Georgia

Pre-loaded with Georgia's numbers: 5.75% state income tax, average pay of $1,836/week ($51/hr), and GA 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 GA Pay

5.75%

State Income Tax

~$1,099/wk

Typical Stipend Ceiling

89.5

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 Georgia ($686/week). This is the maximum tax-free amount.
Effective Tax Rate29.8%
Federal: 24%
State: 5.75%

Same state assignment. You'll pay 5.75% state tax plus 24% federal tax.

Overtime (Optional)

Blended Hourly Rate

$81.53

Based on 36 hours in GA.

Gross Weekly Pay

$2,935

Taxable Weekly Income

$1,836

Estimated Weekly Taxes

$546

True Net Weekly Pay

$2,389

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Assignment Projections

13-Week Assignment

$31,054

Net Pay

26-Week Assignment

$62,109

Net Pay

Annual (52 weeks)

$124,217

Net Pay

Take Home vs Taxes

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Take Home

$2,389

per week

Taxes

$546

per week

Total Gross: $2,935 per week

🏠 Housing Stipend Analysis

Your Weekly Housing Stipend

$686

$2,970/month

Est. 1BR Rent in Georgia

$1,100

Monthly average

Potential Tax-Free Pocket Money

+$1,870

Your stipend covers rent with $1,870 left over each month.

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Cost of Living Analysis in Georgia

Monthly Net Income:$10,343
Average 1BR Rent:$1,100
True Discretionary Income:$9,243

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

Cost of Living Index:89.5

National average = 100. Georgia's cost of living is lower than the national average by 10.5 points.

💡 Lower cost of living area. Your pay may go further here than in expensive cities.

Housing Cost: Low

Utilities: Low

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

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Georgia Pay Questions

How much do travel nurses take home in Georgia?

With the average Georgia package of $1,836/week and 5.75% 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 Georgia?

Stipend ceilings are set per city by GSA per diem rates. Using Georgia's average GSA rates ($98/night lodging + $59/day M&IE), the typical weekly ceiling is about $1,099. Specific cities differ — check your assignment ZIP in the GSA Rate Explorer.

Is Georgia a good state for travel nurse pay?

Georgia averages $1,836/week with a 5.75% state income tax and a cost-of-living index of 89.5. Whether it beats a no-tax alternative depends on the rate gap — run both offers through the calculator to compare take-home directly.

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

Generally yes — you pay Georgia income tax on money earned there, and your home state typically credits it against your home liability. You won't usually be double-taxed, but multi-state filing is why many travelers use a travel-nurse-specialized tax preparer.