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Bus Driver Salary in Connecticut (2026)
$29.58 per hour · take-home ≈ $48,978/year ($4,081/month) for a single filer
Bus Driver pay range in Connecticut
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $45,830 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,490 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $61,520 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $63,110 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $65,090 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,970 Bus Driver jobs in Connecticut (occupation code 53-3051, “Bus Drivers, School”).
Gross vs. take-home in Connecticut
A median Bus Driver salary of $61,520 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Connecticut state income tax, a single filer keeps about $48,978 — an effective tax rate of 20.4%.
| Gross (median) | $61,520 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,202 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,706 |
| Connecticut state income tax | −$2,634 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,978 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,081 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Connecticut paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bus Driver make in Connecticut?
- The median Bus Driver salary in Connecticut is $61,520 per year ($29.58 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,490 and $63,110.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bus Driver in Connecticut?
- On the median salary of $61,520, a single filer in Connecticut takes home about $48,978 per year ($4,081 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.4%.
- How many Bus Driver jobs are there in Connecticut?
- BLS counts 7,970 Bus Driver jobs in Connecticut 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 Connecticut 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 Connecticut.