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Bus Driver Salary in Kansas (2026)

Bus Driver pay range in Kansas

Percentile	Annual wage	Meaning
10th percentile (entry)	$33,570	Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this
25th percentile	$37,860	A quarter earn less
Median (50th)	$45,860	Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile	$48,370	Top quarter starts here
90th percentile (top)	$55,810	Highest-paid 10% earn more than this

BLS reports 4,830 Bus Driver jobs in Kansas (occupation code 53-3051, “Bus Drivers, School”).

Gross vs. take-home in Kansas

A median Bus Driver salary of $45,860 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Kansas state income tax, a single filer keeps about $36,758 — an effective tax rate of 19.8%.

Gross (median)	$45,860
Federal income tax	−$3,323
Social Security + Medicare	−$3,508
Kansas state income tax	−$2,270
Take-home (annual)	$36,758
Take-home (monthly)	$3,063

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Bus Driver make in Kansas?

The median Bus Driver salary in Kansas is $45,860 per year ($22.05 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,860 and $48,370.

What is the take-home pay for a Bus Driver in Kansas?

On the median salary of $45,860, a single filer in Kansas takes home about $36,758 per year ($3,063 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.8%.

How many Bus Driver jobs are there in Kansas?

BLS counts 4,830 Bus Driver jobs in Kansas in the latest survey (May 2025).

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