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Bus Driver Salary in Pennsylvania (2026)
$22.85 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,911/year ($3,243/month) for a single filer
Bus Driver pay range in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $34,950 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $39,630 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $47,530 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $55,630 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $60,660 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 23,670 Bus Driver jobs in Pennsylvania (occupation code 53-3051, “Bus Drivers, School”).
Gross vs. take-home in Pennsylvania
A median Bus Driver salary of $47,530 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Pennsylvania state income tax, a single filer keeps about $38,911 — an effective tax rate of 18.1%.
| Gross (median) | $47,530 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,524 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,636 |
| Pennsylvania state income tax | −$1,459 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,911 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,243 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bus Driver make in Pennsylvania?
- The median Bus Driver salary in Pennsylvania is $47,530 per year ($22.85 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $39,630 and $55,630.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bus Driver in Pennsylvania?
- On the median salary of $47,530, a single filer in Pennsylvania takes home about $38,911 per year ($3,243 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 Pennsylvania?
- BLS counts 23,670 Bus Driver jobs in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania.