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Transit Bus Driver Salary in Florida (2026)
$23.22 per hour · take-home ≈ $40,989/year ($3,416/month) for a single filer
Florida ranks 35th of 51 states for Transit Bus Driver pay, with a median about 20% below the national average. Of the 9,130 Transit Bus Driver jobs BLS counts in Florida, the typical worker earns $48,300 a year — though pay ranges from $37,070 for newcomers to $71,380 at the top.
Transit Bus Driver pay range in Florida
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,070 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $44,060 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $48,300 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $61,350 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $71,380 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,130 Transit Bus Driver jobs in Florida (occupation code 53-3052, “Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity”).
Gross vs. take-home in Florida
A median Transit Bus Driver salary of $48,300 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Florida), a single filer keeps about $40,989 — an effective tax rate of 15.1%.
| Gross (median) | $48,300 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,616 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,695 |
| Florida state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $40,989 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,416 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Florida paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Transit Bus Driver make in Florida?
- The median Transit Bus Driver salary in Florida is $48,300 per year ($23.22 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $44,060 and $61,350.
- What is the take-home pay for a Transit Bus Driver in Florida?
- On the median salary of $48,300, a single filer in Florida takes home about $40,989 per year ($3,416 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 15.1%.
- How many Transit Bus Driver jobs are there in Florida?
- BLS counts 9,130 Transit Bus Driver jobs in Florida 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 Florida 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 Florida.