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Shuttle Driver Salary in North Carolina (2026)

$31,980 /year median

$15.38 per hour · take-home ≈ $27,109/year ($2,259/month) for a single filer

North Carolina ranks 45th of 51 states for Shuttle Driver pay, with a median about 16% below the national average. Of the 5,520 Shuttle Driver jobs BLS counts in North Carolina, the typical worker earns $31,980 a year — though pay ranges from $24,150 for newcomers to $46,320 at the top.

Shuttle Driver pay range in North Carolina

PercentileAnnual wageMeaning
10th percentile (entry) $24,150 Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this
25th percentile $28,350 A quarter earn less
Median (50th) $31,980 Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile $37,470 Top quarter starts here
90th percentile (top) $46,320 Highest-paid 10% earn more than this

BLS reports 5,520 Shuttle Driver jobs in North Carolina (occupation code 53-3053, “Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs”).

Gross vs. take-home in North Carolina

A median Shuttle Driver salary of $31,980 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus North Carolina state income tax, a single filer keeps about $27,109 — an effective tax rate of 15.2%.

Gross (median)$31,980
Federal income tax−$1,658
Social Security + Medicare−$2,446
North Carolina state income tax−$767
Take-home (annual)$27,109
Take-home (monthly)$2,259

Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free North Carolina paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Shuttle Driver make in North Carolina?
The median Shuttle Driver salary in North Carolina is $31,980 per year ($15.38 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $28,350 and $37,470.
What is the take-home pay for a Shuttle Driver in North Carolina?
On the median salary of $31,980, a single filer in North Carolina takes home about $27,109 per year ($2,259 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.2%.
How many Shuttle Driver jobs are there in North Carolina?
BLS counts 5,520 Shuttle Driver jobs in North 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 North 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 North Carolina.