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Shuttle Driver Salary in New York (2026)
$21.23 per hour · take-home ≈ $35,875/year ($2,990/month) for a single filer
New York is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Shuttle Drivers (5th of 51), with a median about 16% above the national average. Of the 18,130 Shuttle Driver jobs BLS counts in New York, the typical worker earns $44,160 a year — though pay ranges from $33,750 for newcomers to $61,320 at the top.
Shuttle Driver pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $33,750 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,680 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $44,160 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $54,820 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $61,320 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 18,130 Shuttle Driver jobs in New York (occupation code 53-3053, “Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median Shuttle Driver salary of $44,160 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New York state income tax, a single filer keeps about $35,875 — an effective tax rate of 18.8%.
| Gross (median) | $44,160 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,119 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,378 |
| New York state income tax | −$1,788 |
| Take-home (annual) | $35,875 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,990 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free New York paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Shuttle Driver make in New York?
- The median Shuttle Driver salary in New York is $44,160 per year ($21.23 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,680 and $54,820.
- What is the take-home pay for a Shuttle Driver in New York?
- On the median salary of $44,160, a single filer in New York takes home about $35,875 per year ($2,990 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.8%.
- How many Shuttle Driver jobs are there in New York?
- BLS counts 18,130 Shuttle Driver jobs in New York 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 New York 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 New York.