Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $26,470 a year or less, while the top 10% make $46,920 or more. The middle half of shuttle drivers and chauffeurs in Louisville earn between $31,050 and $38,780.
- $26K10th
- $31K25th
- $36KMedian
- $39K75th
- $47K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $36,350 | $3,029 | $17.48 |
| Median | $35,920 | $2,993 | $17.27 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $31,050 | $2,588 | $14.93 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $38,780 | $3,232 | $18.64 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs in Louisville earn 5% more than the Kentucky average ($34,460) and 9% less than the U.S. average ($39,880). At the median the gap is -4% against the U.S. median of $37,290.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $36,350 | $35,920 | $26,470 | $46,920 | 940 |
| Kentucky | $34,460 | $33,580 | $24,960 | $44,120 | 2,630 |
| United States | $39,880 | $37,290 | $28,090 | $55,070 | 248,530 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs salary after taxes in Louisville
On the average salary of $36,350, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $29,433 a year, or $2,453 a month and $1,132 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% 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 | $30,327 | $2,527 |
| Working in KY | $29,433 | $2,453 |
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 shuttle drivers and chauffeurs? 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 $36,350 buys what about $39,055 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 7.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs salary in other Kentucky cities
Louisville ranks 1st of 6 Kentucky metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Louisville$36,350
- Lexington$35,530
- Paducah$33,850
- Bowling Green$32,580
- Elizabethtown$31,760
- Owensboro$30,270
Highest-paying cities for shuttle drivers and chauffeurs
Honolulu, HI pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($53,780).
- Honolulu, HI$53,780
- San Jose, CA$53,510
- Kahului, HI$52,970
- San Francisco, CA$52,900
- Bremerton, WA$51,470
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Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs salary in Louisville: questions
How much do shuttle drivers and chauffeurs make an hour in Louisville?
$17.48 an hour on average, and $17.27 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level shuttle drivers and chauffeurs salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $26,470 a year and the 25th percentile is $31,050, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the shuttle drivers and chauffeurs take-home pay in Louisville?
About $29,433 a year ($2,453 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $36,350. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do shuttle drivers and chauffeurs earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% less than the U.S. average for this job ($39,880).
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 53-3053; area Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.1%.
- 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 0.85, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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