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Shuttle Driver Salary in California (2026)
$21.50 per hour · take-home ≈ $37,189/year ($3,099/month) for a single filer
California is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Shuttle Drivers (3rd of 51), with a median about 17% above the national average. Of the 29,940 Shuttle Driver jobs BLS counts in California, the typical worker earns $44,730 a year — though pay ranges from $35,240 for newcomers to $61,750 at the top.
Shuttle Driver pay range in California
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,240 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,330 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $44,730 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $50,660 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $61,750 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 29,940 Shuttle Driver jobs in California (occupation code 53-3053, “Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs”).
Gross vs. take-home in California
A median Shuttle Driver salary of $44,730 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus California state income tax, a single filer keeps about $37,189 — an effective tax rate of 16.9%.
| Gross (median) | $44,730 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,188 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,422 |
| California state income tax | −$932 |
| Take-home (annual) | $37,189 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,099 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free California paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Shuttle Driver make in California?
- The median Shuttle Driver salary in California is $44,730 per year ($21.50 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,330 and $50,660.
- What is the take-home pay for a Shuttle Driver in California?
- On the median salary of $44,730, a single filer in California takes home about $37,189 per year ($3,099 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.9%.
- How many Shuttle Driver jobs are there in California?
- BLS counts 29,940 Shuttle Driver jobs in California 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 California 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 California.