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Bus Driver Salary in Georgia (2026)
$21.61 per hour · take-home ≈ $36,587/year ($3,049/month) for a single filer
Bus Driver pay range in Georgia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $20,740 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $27,570 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $44,950 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $50,490 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $62,060 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 16,880 Bus Driver jobs in Georgia (occupation code 53-3051, “Bus Drivers, School”).
Gross vs. take-home in Georgia
A median Bus Driver salary of $44,950 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Georgia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $36,587 — an effective tax rate of 18.6%.
| Gross (median) | $44,950 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,214 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,439 |
| Georgia state income tax | −$1,710 |
| Take-home (annual) | $36,587 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,049 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Georgia paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bus Driver make in Georgia?
- The median Bus Driver salary in Georgia is $44,950 per year ($21.61 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $27,570 and $50,490.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bus Driver in Georgia?
- On the median salary of $44,950, a single filer in Georgia takes home about $36,587 per year ($3,049 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.6%.
- How many Bus Driver jobs are there in Georgia?
- BLS counts 16,880 Bus Driver jobs in Georgia 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 Georgia 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 Georgia.