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Bus Driver Salary in Indiana (2026)
$23.09 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,347/year ($3,279/month) for a single filer
Bus Driver pay range in Indiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $22,900 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,270 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $48,020 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $56,470 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $65,240 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 11,780 Bus Driver jobs in Indiana (occupation code 53-3051, “Bus Drivers, School”).
Gross vs. take-home in Indiana
A median Bus Driver salary of $48,020 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Indiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $39,347 — an effective tax rate of 18.1%.
| Gross (median) | $48,020 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,582 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,674 |
| Indiana state income tax | −$1,417 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,347 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,279 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Indiana paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bus Driver make in Indiana?
- The median Bus Driver salary in Indiana is $48,020 per year ($23.09 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,270 and $56,470.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bus Driver in Indiana?
- On the median salary of $48,020, a single filer in Indiana takes home about $39,347 per year ($3,279 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.1%.
- How many Bus Driver jobs are there in Indiana?
- BLS counts 11,780 Bus Driver jobs in Indiana 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 Indiana 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 Indiana.