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Bus Driver Salary in New York (2026)
$27.23 per hour · take-home ≈ $45,229/year ($3,769/month) for a single filer
Bus Driver pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $46,270 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,320 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $56,640 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $62,550 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $76,070 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 38,320 Bus Driver jobs in New York (occupation code 53-3051, “Bus Drivers, School”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median Bus Driver salary of $56,640 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New York state income tax, a single filer keeps about $45,229 — an effective tax rate of 20.1%.
| Gross (median) | $56,640 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,617 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,333 |
| New York state income tax | −$2,462 |
| Take-home (annual) | $45,229 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,769 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bus Driver make in New York?
- The median Bus Driver salary in New York is $56,640 per year ($27.23 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,320 and $62,550.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bus Driver in New York?
- On the median salary of $56,640, a single filer in New York takes home about $45,229 per year ($3,769 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.1%.
- How many Bus Driver jobs are there in New York?
- BLS counts 38,320 Bus Driver jobs in New York 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 York 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 York.