Travel Nurse Salary Calculator — Virginia
Pre-loaded with Virginia's numbers: 5.75% state income tax, average pay of $1,880/week ($47/hr), and VA GSA stipend rates. Adjust to your offer and see real take-home.
Data reviewed July 3, 2026 · 50 states, 221 cities, FY2026 GSA rates
$1,880/wk
Avg VA Pay
5.75%
State Income Tax
~$1,288/wk
Typical Stipend Ceiling
103.7
Cost of Living Index
Travel Nurse Pay Breakdown
Estimate your take-home pay, taxes, and blended rate in seconds.
Same state assignment. You'll pay 5.75% state tax plus 24% federal tax.
Overtime (Optional)
Blended Hourly Rate
$82.78
Based on 36 hours in VA.
Gross Weekly Pay
$2,980
Taxable Weekly Income
$1,692
Estimated Weekly Taxes
$503
True Net Weekly Pay
$2,477
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Assignment Projections
13-Week Assignment
$32,196
Net Pay
26-Week Assignment
$64,392
Net Pay
Annual (52 weeks)
$128,785
Net Pay
Take Home vs Taxes
Take Home
$2,477
per week
Taxes
$503
per week
Total Gross: $2,980 per week
🏠 Housing Stipend Analysis
Your Weekly Housing Stipend
$840
≈ $3,637/month
Est. 1BR Rent in Virginia
$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 Virginia
After rent, this is what you'll have left each month for other expenses
National average = 100. Virginia's cost of living is higher than the national average by 3.7 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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Virginia Pay Questions
How much do travel nurses take home in Virginia?
With the average Virginia package of $1,880/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 Virginia?
Stipend ceilings are set per city by GSA per diem rates. Using Virginia'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 Virginia a good state for travel nurse pay?
Virginia averages $1,880/week with a 5.75% state income tax and a cost-of-living index of 103.7. 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 Virginia taxes as a travel nurse from another state?
Generally yes — you pay Virginia 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.