As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Charge Nurse in the United States is $96,155. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $86,645 to $106,932, with most professionals earning between $77,987 and $116,744.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $106,932 | $8,911 | $2,056 | $51 |
| Average | $96,155 | $8,013 | $1,849 | $46 |
| 25th Percentile | $86,645 | $7,220 | $1,666 | $42 |
An entry-level Charge Nurse with less than 1 year of experience earns about $92,606. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $93,032. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $94,452. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $96,155, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $98,889.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Charge Nurse | $92,606 |
| Intermediate Level Charge Nurse | $93,032 |
| Senior Level Charge Nurse | $94,452 |
| Specialist Level Charge Nurse | $96,155 |
| Expert Level Charge Nurse | $98,889 |
| Entry Level | 4% |
| Mid Level | 3% |
| Senior Level | 2% |
| Top Level | 0% |
| Experienced | 3% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
What Am I Worth?
Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of April 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Charge Nurse compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $74,976 in 2023 to approximately $74,305 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Charge Nurse salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $96,155 | 72.6% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $7,356 | 5.6% | ||
| 401K/403B | $4,712 | 3.6% | ||
| Disability | $1,538 | 1.2% | ||
| Healthcare | $6,371 | 4.8% | ||
| Pension | $4,039 | 3.1% | ||
| Time Off | $12,204 | 9.2% | ||
| Total Compensation | $132,374 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| No Diploma | 0.5% |
| High School | 3.8% |
| Associates | 38.1% |
| Bachelors | 48.0% |
| Masters | 9.4% |
| Doctorate | 0.2% |
What Am I Worth?
The average annual salary of Charge Nurse is $96,155. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Charge Nurse is $46; the average weekly pay of Charge Nurse is $1,849; the average monthly pay of Charge Nurse is $8,013.
A Charge Nurse's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Charge Nurse earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Charge Nurse is $121,280.
The highest pay for Charge Nurse is $116,744.
The lowest pay for Charge Nurse is $77,987.
Plans, directs, and evaluates the overall nursing care and functions in a particular nursing unit or during an assigned shift. Coordinates the activities of the unit and directs, organizes, and assigns work to the nursing staff. Assesses, monitors, and educates the nursing staff on patient care. Institutes emergency procedures as necessary. Requires a bachelor's degree. Requires Registered Nurse (RN). Requires Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Supervises a small group of para-professional staff in an organization characterized by highly transactional or repetitive processes. Contributes to the development of processes and procedures. Typically requires 3 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of functional area under supervision.
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