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Transit Bus Driver Salary in Virginia (2026)
$25.45 per hour · take-home ≈ $42,434/year ($3,536/month) for a single filer
Virginia ranks 24th of 51 states for Transit Bus Driver pay, with a median about 13% below the national average. Of the 3,800 Transit Bus Driver jobs BLS counts in Virginia, the typical worker earns $52,940 a year — though pay ranges from $39,430 for newcomers to $76,170 at the top.
Transit Bus Driver pay range in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $39,430 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,330 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $52,940 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $62,400 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $76,170 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,800 Transit Bus Driver jobs in Virginia (occupation code 53-3052, “Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity”).
Gross vs. take-home in Virginia
A median Transit Bus Driver salary of $52,940 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Virginia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $42,434 — an effective tax rate of 19.8%.
| Gross (median) | $52,940 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,173 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,050 |
| Virginia state income tax | −$2,283 |
| Take-home (annual) | $42,434 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,536 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Virginia paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Transit Bus Driver make in Virginia?
- The median Transit Bus Driver salary in Virginia is $52,940 per year ($25.45 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,330 and $62,400.
- What is the take-home pay for a Transit Bus Driver in Virginia?
- On the median salary of $52,940, a single filer in Virginia takes home about $42,434 per year ($3,536 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.8%.
- How many Transit Bus Driver jobs are there in Virginia?
- BLS counts 3,800 Transit Bus Driver jobs in Virginia 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 Virginia 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 Virginia.