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Transit Bus Driver Salary in Pennsylvania (2026)
$24.69 per hour · take-home ≈ $41,871/year ($3,489/month) for a single filer
Pennsylvania ranks 26th of 51 states for Transit Bus Driver pay, with a median about 15% below the national average. Of the 4,710 Transit Bus Driver jobs BLS counts in Pennsylvania, the typical worker earns $51,360 a year — though pay ranges from $37,860 for newcomers to $76,560 at the top.
Transit Bus Driver pay range in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,860 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $43,520 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $51,360 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $63,670 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $76,560 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,710 Transit Bus Driver jobs in Pennsylvania (occupation code 53-3052, “Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity”).
Gross vs. take-home in Pennsylvania
A median Transit Bus Driver salary of $51,360 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Pennsylvania state income tax, a single filer keeps about $41,871 — an effective tax rate of 18.5%.
| Gross (median) | $51,360 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,983 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,929 |
| Pennsylvania state income tax | −$1,577 |
| Take-home (annual) | $41,871 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,489 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Pennsylvania paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Transit Bus Driver make in Pennsylvania?
- The median Transit Bus Driver salary in Pennsylvania is $51,360 per year ($24.69 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $43,520 and $63,670.
- What is the take-home pay for a Transit Bus Driver in Pennsylvania?
- On the median salary of $51,360, a single filer in Pennsylvania takes home about $41,871 per year ($3,489 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.5%.
- How many Transit Bus Driver jobs are there in Pennsylvania?
- BLS counts 4,710 Transit Bus Driver jobs in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania.