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Bus Driver Salary in Utah (2026)
$25.43 per hour · take-home ≈ $42,297/year ($3,525/month) for a single filer
Bus Driver pay range in Utah
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,010 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,950 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $52,890 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $61,250 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $69,110 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,920 Bus Driver jobs in Utah (occupation code 53-3051, “Bus Drivers, School”).
Gross vs. take-home in Utah
A median Bus Driver salary of $52,890 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Utah state income tax, a single filer keeps about $42,297 — an effective tax rate of 20.0%.
| Gross (median) | $52,890 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,167 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,046 |
| Utah state income tax | −$2,380 |
| Take-home (annual) | $42,297 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,525 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bus Driver make in Utah?
- The median Bus Driver salary in Utah is $52,890 per year ($25.43 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,950 and $61,250.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bus Driver in Utah?
- On the median salary of $52,890, a single filer in Utah takes home about $42,297 per year ($3,525 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.0%.
- How many Bus Driver jobs are there in Utah?
- BLS counts 1,920 Bus Driver jobs in Utah 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 Utah 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 Utah.