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Transit Bus Driver Salary in Colorado (2026)
$30.29 per hour · take-home ≈ $50,744/year ($4,229/month) for a single filer
Colorado ranks 10th of 51 states for Transit Bus Driver pay, with a median about 4% above the national average. Of the 3,540 Transit Bus Driver jobs BLS counts in Colorado, the typical worker earns $63,010 a year — though pay ranges from $50,870 for newcomers to $71,090 at the top.
Transit Bus Driver pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $50,870 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $55,610 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $63,010 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $66,840 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $71,090 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,540 Transit Bus Driver jobs in Colorado (occupation code 53-3052, “Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median Transit Bus Driver salary of $63,010 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Colorado state income tax, a single filer keeps about $50,744 — an effective tax rate of 19.5%.
| Gross (median) | $63,010 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,381 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,820 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$2,064 |
| Take-home (annual) | $50,744 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,229 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Colorado paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Transit Bus Driver make in Colorado?
- The median Transit Bus Driver salary in Colorado is $63,010 per year ($30.29 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $55,610 and $66,840.
- What is the take-home pay for a Transit Bus Driver in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $63,010, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $50,744 per year ($4,229 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.5%.
- How many Transit Bus Driver jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 3,540 Transit Bus Driver jobs in Colorado 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 Colorado 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 Colorado.