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Transit Bus Driver Salary in Utah (2026)
$24.39 per hour · take-home ≈ $40,659/year ($3,388/month) for a single filer
Utah ranks 27th of 51 states for Transit Bus Driver pay, with a median about 16% below the national average. Of the 1,230 Transit Bus Driver jobs BLS counts in Utah, the typical worker earns $50,730 a year — though pay ranges from $41,600 for newcomers to $60,250 at the top.
Transit Bus Driver pay range in Utah
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $41,600 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,730 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $50,730 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $58,620 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $60,250 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,230 Transit Bus Driver jobs in Utah (occupation code 53-3052, “Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity”).
Gross vs. take-home in Utah
A median Transit Bus Driver salary of $50,730 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Utah state income tax, a single filer keeps about $40,659 — an effective tax rate of 19.9%.
| Gross (median) | $50,730 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,908 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,881 |
| Utah state income tax | −$2,283 |
| Take-home (annual) | $40,659 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,388 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Utah paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Transit Bus Driver make in Utah?
- The median Transit Bus Driver salary in Utah is $50,730 per year ($24.39 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,730 and $58,620.
- What is the take-home pay for a Transit Bus Driver in Utah?
- On the median salary of $50,730, a single filer in Utah takes home about $40,659 per year ($3,388 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.9%.
- How many Transit Bus Driver jobs are there in Utah?
- BLS counts 1,230 Transit Bus Driver jobs in Utah 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 Utah 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 Utah.