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Shuttle Driver Salary in Washington (2026)
$21.47 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,064/year ($3,172/month) for a single filer
Washington is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Shuttle Drivers (4th of 51), with a median about 17% above the national average. Of the 4,780 Shuttle Driver jobs BLS counts in Washington, the typical worker earns $44,660 a year — though pay ranges from $37,650 for newcomers to $61,640 at the top.
Shuttle Driver pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,650 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $40,660 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $44,660 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $51,340 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $61,640 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,780 Shuttle Driver jobs in Washington (occupation code 53-3053, “Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Shuttle Driver salary of $44,660 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $38,064 — an effective tax rate of 14.8%.
| Gross (median) | $44,660 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,179 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,416 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,064 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,172 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Washington paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Shuttle Driver make in Washington?
- The median Shuttle Driver salary in Washington is $44,660 per year ($21.47 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $40,660 and $51,340.
- What is the take-home pay for a Shuttle Driver in Washington?
- On the median salary of $44,660, a single filer in Washington takes home about $38,064 per year ($3,172 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 14.8%.
- How many Shuttle Driver jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 4,780 Shuttle Driver jobs in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington.