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Bus Driver Salary in Alaska (2026)
$26.06 per hour · take-home ≈ $45,730/year ($3,811/month) for a single filer
Bus Driver pay range in Alaska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,470 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,430 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $54,200 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $54,750 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $59,910 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 790 Bus Driver jobs in Alaska (occupation code 53-3051, “Bus Drivers, School”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alaska
A median Bus Driver salary of $54,200 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Alaska), a single filer keeps about $45,730 — an effective tax rate of 15.6%.
| Gross (median) | $54,200 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,324 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,146 |
| Alaska state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $45,730 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,811 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Alaska paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bus Driver make in Alaska?
- The median Bus Driver salary in Alaska is $54,200 per year ($26.06 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,430 and $54,750.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bus Driver in Alaska?
- On the median salary of $54,200, a single filer in Alaska takes home about $45,730 per year ($3,811 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 15.6%.
- How many Bus Driver jobs are there in Alaska?
- BLS counts 790 Bus Driver jobs in Alaska 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 Alaska 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 Alaska.