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Transit Bus Driver Salary in District of Columbia (2026)
$26.72 per hour · take-home ≈ $44,670/year ($3,722/month) for a single filer
District of Columbia ranks 19th of 51 states for Transit Bus Driver pay, with a median about 8% below the national average. Of the 150 Transit Bus Driver jobs BLS counts in District of Columbia, the typical worker earns $55,580 a year — though pay ranges from $50,070 for newcomers to $58,390 at the top.
Transit Bus Driver pay range in District of Columbia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $50,070 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $55,580 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $55,580 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $57,650 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $58,390 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 150 Transit Bus Driver jobs in District of Columbia (occupation code 53-3052, “Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity”).
Gross vs. take-home in District of Columbia
A median Transit Bus Driver salary of $55,580 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus District of Columbia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $44,670 — an effective tax rate of 19.6%.
| Gross (median) | $55,580 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,490 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,252 |
| District of Columbia state income tax | −$2,169 |
| Take-home (annual) | $44,670 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,722 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free District of Columbia paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Transit Bus Driver make in District of Columbia?
- The median Transit Bus Driver salary in District of Columbia is $55,580 per year ($26.72 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $55,580 and $57,650.
- What is the take-home pay for a Transit Bus Driver in District of Columbia?
- On the median salary of $55,580, a single filer in District of Columbia takes home about $44,670 per year ($3,722 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.6%.
- How many Transit Bus Driver jobs are there in District of Columbia?
- BLS counts 150 Transit Bus Driver jobs in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia.