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Transit Bus Driver Salary in South Carolina (2026)
$20.83 per hour · take-home ≈ $35,553/year ($2,963/month) for a single filer
South Carolina ranks 45th of 51 states for Transit Bus Driver pay, with a median about 28% below the national average. Of the 630 Transit Bus Driver jobs BLS counts in South Carolina, the typical worker earns $43,330 a year — though pay ranges from $29,740 for newcomers to $49,140 at the top.
Transit Bus Driver pay range in South Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $29,740 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,230 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $43,330 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $47,060 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $49,140 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 630 Transit Bus Driver jobs in South Carolina (occupation code 53-3052, “Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity”).
Gross vs. take-home in South Carolina
A median Transit Bus Driver salary of $43,330 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus South Carolina state income tax, a single filer keeps about $35,553 — an effective tax rate of 17.9%.
| Gross (median) | $43,330 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,020 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,315 |
| South Carolina state income tax | −$1,443 |
| Take-home (annual) | $35,553 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,963 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free South Carolina paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Transit Bus Driver make in South Carolina?
- The median Transit Bus Driver salary in South Carolina is $43,330 per year ($20.83 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,230 and $47,060.
- What is the take-home pay for a Transit Bus Driver in South Carolina?
- On the median salary of $43,330, a single filer in South Carolina takes home about $35,553 per year ($2,963 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.9%.
- How many Transit Bus Driver jobs are there in South Carolina?
- BLS counts 630 Transit Bus Driver jobs in South Carolina 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 South Carolina 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 South Carolina.