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Bus Driver Salary in Wisconsin (2026)
$22.96 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,204/year ($3,267/month) for a single filer
Bus Driver pay range in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,930 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $45,950 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $47,760 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $55,010 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $62,780 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,840 Bus Driver jobs in Wisconsin (occupation code 53-3051, “Bus Drivers, School”).
Gross vs. take-home in Wisconsin
A median Bus Driver salary of $47,760 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Wisconsin state income tax, a single filer keeps about $39,204 — an effective tax rate of 17.9%.
| Gross (median) | $47,760 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,551 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,654 |
| Wisconsin state income tax | −$1,351 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,204 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,267 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Wisconsin paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bus Driver make in Wisconsin?
- The median Bus Driver salary in Wisconsin is $47,760 per year ($22.96 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $45,950 and $55,010.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bus Driver in Wisconsin?
- On the median salary of $47,760, a single filer in Wisconsin takes home about $39,204 per year ($3,267 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.9%.
- How many Bus Driver jobs are there in Wisconsin?
- BLS counts 7,840 Bus Driver jobs in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin.