Travel Nursing10 min read·April 29, 2026
Travel Nurse vs Staff Nurse Salary 2026: Which Pays More After Taxes?
Travel nurses gross $95,000-$130,000/year vs staff nurses at $77,600. After housing costs and benefit gaps, the real net advantage is $15,000-$35,000. The actual after-tax math nurses use to decide.
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