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Bus Driver Salary in South Carolina (2026)
$19.18 per hour · take-home ≈ $33,003/year ($2,750/month) for a single filer
Bus Driver pay range in South Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $23,640 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $30,070 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $39,900 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $46,700 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $57,150 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,900 Bus Driver jobs in South Carolina (occupation code 53-3051, “Bus Drivers, School”).
Gross vs. take-home in South Carolina
A median Bus Driver salary of $39,900 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus South Carolina state income tax, a single filer keeps about $33,003 — an effective tax rate of 17.3%.
| Gross (median) | $39,900 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,608 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,052 |
| South Carolina state income tax | −$1,237 |
| Take-home (annual) | $33,003 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,750 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bus Driver make in South Carolina?
- The median Bus Driver salary in South Carolina is $39,900 per year ($19.18 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $30,070 and $46,700.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bus Driver in South Carolina?
- On the median salary of $39,900, a single filer in South Carolina takes home about $33,003 per year ($2,750 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.3%.
- How many Bus Driver jobs are there in South Carolina?
- BLS counts 5,900 Bus Driver jobs in South Carolina 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 South Carolina 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 South Carolina.