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Bus Driver Salary in Hawaii (2026)
$28.41 per hour · take-home ≈ $46,611/year ($3,884/month) for a single filer
Bus Driver pay range in Hawaii
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $45,760 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,490 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $59,090 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $64,480 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $73,970 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 630 Bus Driver jobs in Hawaii (occupation code 53-3051, “Bus Drivers, School”).
Gross vs. take-home in Hawaii
A median Bus Driver salary of $59,090 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Hawaii state income tax, a single filer keeps about $46,611 — an effective tax rate of 21.1%.
| Gross (median) | $59,090 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,911 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,520 |
| Hawaii state income tax | −$3,048 |
| Take-home (annual) | $46,611 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,884 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Hawaii paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bus Driver make in Hawaii?
- The median Bus Driver salary in Hawaii is $59,090 per year ($28.41 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,490 and $64,480.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bus Driver in Hawaii?
- On the median salary of $59,090, a single filer in Hawaii takes home about $46,611 per year ($3,884 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.1%.
- How many Bus Driver jobs are there in Hawaii?
- BLS counts 630 Bus Driver jobs in Hawaii 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 Hawaii 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 Hawaii.