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Bus Driver Salary in New Hampshire (2026)
$24.52 per hour · take-home ≈ $43,150/year ($3,596/month) for a single filer
Bus Driver pay range in New Hampshire
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,030 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,470 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $50,990 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $57,870 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $60,650 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,040 Bus Driver jobs in New Hampshire (occupation code 53-3051, “Bus Drivers, School”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Hampshire
A median Bus Driver salary of $50,990 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in New Hampshire), a single filer keeps about $43,150 — an effective tax rate of 15.4%.
| Gross (median) | $50,990 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,939 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,901 |
| New Hampshire state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $43,150 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,596 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free New Hampshire paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bus Driver make in New Hampshire?
- The median Bus Driver salary in New Hampshire is $50,990 per year ($24.52 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,470 and $57,870.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bus Driver in New Hampshire?
- On the median salary of $50,990, a single filer in New Hampshire takes home about $43,150 per year ($3,596 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 15.4%.
- How many Bus Driver jobs are there in New Hampshire?
- BLS counts 2,040 Bus Driver jobs in New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire.