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Transit Bus Driver Salary in New York (2026)
$40.61 per hour · take-home ≈ $64,297/year ($5,358/month) for a single filer
New York is the highest-paying state in the country for Transit Bus Drivers, with a median about 39% above the national average. Of the 16,770 Transit Bus Driver jobs BLS counts in New York, the typical worker earns $84,480 a year — though pay ranges from $57,610 for newcomers to $84,700 at the top.
Transit Bus Driver pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $57,610 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $64,590 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $84,480 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $84,700 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $84,700 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 16,770 Transit Bus Driver jobs in New York (occupation code 53-3052, “Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median Transit Bus Driver salary of $84,480 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New York state income tax, a single filer keeps about $64,297 — an effective tax rate of 23.9%.
| Gross (median) | $84,480 |
| Federal income tax | −$9,756 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,463 |
| New York state income tax | −$3,965 |
| Take-home (annual) | $64,297 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,358 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Transit Bus Driver make in New York?
- The median Transit Bus Driver salary in New York is $84,480 per year ($40.61 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $64,590 and $84,700.
- What is the take-home pay for a Transit Bus Driver in New York?
- On the median salary of $84,480, a single filer in New York takes home about $64,297 per year ($5,358 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.9%.
- How many Transit Bus Driver jobs are there in New York?
- BLS counts 16,770 Transit Bus Driver jobs in New York 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 New York 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 New York.