Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,420 a year or less, while the top 10% make $61,590 or more. The middle half of bus drivers, transit and intercity in Louisville earn between $61,070 and $61,590.
- $47K10th
- $61K25th
- $61KMedian
- $62K75th
- $62K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $58,280 | $4,857 | $28.02 |
| Median | $61,100 | $5,092 | $29.38 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $61,070 | $5,089 | $29.36 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $61,590 | $5,132 | $29.61 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Bus drivers, transit and intercity in Louisville earn 17% more than the Kentucky average ($49,790) and 3% less than the U.S. average ($60,280). At the median the gap is +3% against the U.S. median of $59,050.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $58,280 | $61,100 | $47,420 | $61,590 | 1,130 |
| Kentucky | $49,790 | $54,550 | $32,020 | $61,590 | 2,570 |
| United States | $60,280 | $59,050 | $40,030 | $84,700 | 159,240 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary after taxes in Louisville
On the average salary of $58,280, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $45,804 a year, or $3,817 a month and $1,762 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $47,290 | $3,941 |
| Working in KY | $45,804 | $3,817 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Is Louisville a good place for bus drivers, transit and intercity? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Louisville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.1), so the average $58,280 buys what about $62,617 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 4.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in other Kentucky cities
Louisville ranks 1st of 3 Kentucky metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Louisville$58,280
- Lexington$49,990
- Bowling Green$42,490
Highest-paying cities for bus drivers, transit and intercity
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($79,800).
- Seattle, WA$79,800
- San Francisco, CA$76,190
- Boston, MA$73,820
- New York, NY$73,350
- Portland, OR$71,070
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Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Louisville: questions
How much do bus drivers, transit and intercity make an hour in Louisville?
$28.02 an hour on average, and $29.37 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bus drivers, transit and intercity salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,420 a year and the 25th percentile is $61,070, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bus drivers, transit and intercity take-home pay in Louisville?
About $45,804 a year ($3,817 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $58,280. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do bus drivers, transit and intercity earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% less than the U.S. average for this job ($60,280).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-3052; area Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.61, this job is 1.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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