Most travel nurses compare the weekly gross number on their offer to what they earned as a staff nurse — and that comparison is misleading. A $2,200/week travel package and a $1,800/week staff salary produce very different net take-home figures once you account for the taxable/non-taxable split, federal and state taxes, and FICA.
This calculator runs the full breakdown using 2026 tax parameters — so you can see exactly what any travel nurse package actually nets before you sign.
Planning tool only: Results are estimates based on simplified 2026 tax parameters. Consult a CPA for personalized tax advice before making any financial decisions.
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Related Guides
The calculator gives you the numbers. These guides explain the mechanics behind them:
- What Is a Travel Nurse Pay Package? — how taxable rates and stipends are structured
- Travel Nurse Tax Home Rules (2026) — what makes stipends tax-free
- Are Travel Nurse Stipends Really Tax-Free? — IRS eligibility requirements explained
- How to Negotiate Your Travel Nurse Contract (2026) — once you know what the package is worth
- Travel Nurse vs. Staff Nurse Pay (2026) — the full financial comparison