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Bus Driver Salary in Alabama (2026)
$8.48 per hour · take-home ≈ $15,437/year ($1,286/month) for a single filer
Bus Driver pay range in Alabama
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $16,560 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $17,040 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $17,630 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $18,750 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $21,580 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 10,410 Bus Driver jobs in Alabama (occupation code 53-3051, “Bus Drivers, School”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alabama
A median Bus Driver salary of $17,630 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Alabama state income tax, a single filer keeps about $15,437 — an effective tax rate of 12.4%.
| Gross (median) | $17,630 |
| Federal income tax | −$153 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$1,349 |
| Alabama state income tax | −$692 |
| Take-home (annual) | $15,437 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $1,286 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bus Driver make in Alabama?
- The median Bus Driver salary in Alabama is $17,630 per year ($8.48 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $17,040 and $18,750.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bus Driver in Alabama?
- On the median salary of $17,630, a single filer in Alabama takes home about $15,437 per year ($1,286 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 12.4%.
- How many Bus Driver jobs are there in Alabama?
- BLS counts 10,410 Bus Driver jobs in Alabama in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Alabama state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Alabama.