For RN's) How much do you take home after taxes????

meownsmile, BSN, RN · May 12, 2006

Thats not really something any person can answer. There are a lot of factors in play such as location, cost of living, housing costs etc. Where i live, i could live very comfortably(im not talkin lap of luxury) and support my kids on what i make working fulltime.

WindyhillBSN · May 12, 2006

meownsmile said:
Thats not really something any person can answer. There are a lot of factors in play such as location, cost of living, housing costs etc. Where I live, I could live very comfortably(I'm not talkin lap of luxury) and support my kids on what I make working fulltime.

It's funny how no one likes to answer that question.:chuckle

faithwoman · May 12, 2006

I think pay depends on where you live. I live in Oklahoma and I started out as a new grad at $16.03 an hour. I work night shift 7p to 7a and I make 2.00 to 4.50 shift differential. With all that considered I take home around $1100 every two weeks working three 12's a week. It sucks, because I take on the same work load as experienced nurses who make more money. But what can I say, I love nursing!

mtngrl, ASN, RN · May 20, 2006

Not enough! When I started med/surg at a hospital I was surprised when I saw my paycheck. It was not worth it! I decided working that hard for not much money really was stupid so I left. Nursing salaries need to be MUCH higher for the work we do!!!!!!!

Lisa CCU RN, RN · May 20, 2006

meownsmile said:
Thats not really something any person can answer. There are a lot of factors in play such as location, cost of living, housing costs etc. Where I live, I could live very comfortably(I'm not talkin lap of luxury) and support my kids on what I make working fulltime.

Jee, why won't people just answer the question!

Most people with common sense know that in the north salaries are higher and in the south lower.

I'm not an RN yet, but in TN, as an extern you can make 19.50 an hour weekend nights, so imagine the RN salary! I think that's pretty good.

Medic/Nurse, BSN, RN · May 20, 2006

In the last three years:

I have "cleared" as little as $650/week as staff nurse with NO overtime. :sniff:

I have high weeks that have been local contract with loads of OT and cleared $2100/week. :)

I am solidly in the middle now without OT.

No, I am not paid enough either. But I have also accepted that there is really no number that is enough at times. :sniff:

By the way, I made $5.29 an hour on my first paramedic job and that was FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC (not just the title) and I would have probably paid them (at first) I so liked what I was doing! :rolleyes:

mitchsmom · May 20, 2006

My new grad nurse job in FL will start at $18 (supposedly a new pay scale will happen before I start & it will be $19); 3-11 shift diff is 7%; 11-7 diff is 15%; no weekend diff; if you don't take benefits it's worth 15%. If I pick up an extra 12hr shift it will be worth about $500 if I figured correctly (regular pay + a flat incentive amount + OT). I haven't figured it all out post-taxes yet but you could take it from here if you really want to know! :)

eyshonda · May 20, 2006

HeRE In Houston The Starting Pay For New Grads Is About 22 To 23 Dollars An Hour. I Have Not Graduated Yet But I Go To Hospital Web Sites And Look At The Pay.

PolandM · May 20, 2006

Not to come off as being harsh but IMO I think this is a pretty personal question. I think people don't like to answer this directly because it isn't anyone elses business how much an individual makes. It depends on location, field, experience, etc. There are lots of sites/organizations out there that can give you a rough idea on pay.

mtngrl, ASN, RN · May 20, 2006

CRNASOMEDAY25 said:
Jee, why won't people just answer the question!
Most people with common sense know that in the north salaries are higher and in the south lower.
I'm not an RN yet, but in TN, as an extern you can make 19.50 an hour weekend nights, so imagine the RN salary! I think that's pretty good.

Where the heck in TN? I live in TN and where I am new grads in the hospital start at $15!!!!!! As an RN! Night shift is like $17. It sucks. It's such a big corporation, too.

suzanne4, RN · May 20, 2006

CRNASOMEDAY25 said:
Jee, why won't people just answer the question!
Most people with common sense know that in the north salaries are higher and in the south lower.
I'm not an RN yet, but in TN, as an extern you can make 19.50 an hour weekend nights, so imagine the RN salary! I think that's pretty good.

Because the question is what is your take home pay after taxes. That is really no one elses business, it is between you and your accountant. What ever is posted here goes all over the world.

Posting a salary is much different than what someone personally takes home. And it can vary widely depending on how much you put into retirement, savings account, etc. It is going to vary widely. The deciding number is the salary, not the take home after taxes.