Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs pay range in Philadelphia
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $26,890 a year or less, while the top 10% make $50,600 or more. The middle half of shuttle drivers and chauffeurs in Philadelphia earn between $32,220 and $42,400.
- $27K10th
- $32K25th
- $37KMedian
- $42K75th
- $51K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $38,470 | $3,206 | $18.50 |
| Median | $36,760 | $3,063 | $17.67 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $32,220 | $2,685 | $15.49 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $42,400 | $3,533 | $20.38 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs pay in Philadelphia vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs in Philadelphia earn 12% more than the Pennsylvania average ($34,470) and 4% less than the U.S. average ($39,880). At the median the gap is -1% against the U.S. median of $37,290.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $38,470 | $36,760 | $26,890 | $50,600 | 6,390 |
| Pennsylvania | $34,470 | $34,230 | $24,000 | $44,780 | 14,410 |
| 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 Philadelphia
On the average salary of $38,470, a single filer in Philadelphia takes home about $31,910 a year, or $2,659 a month and $1,227 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
The Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NJ | $32,462 | $2,705 |
| Working in PA | $31,910 | $2,659 |
| Working in DE | $31,522 | $2,627 |
| Working in MD | $31,475 | $2,623 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Philadelphia a good place for shuttle drivers and chauffeurs? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Philadelphia area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.6), so the average $38,470 buys what about $37,512 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Philadelphia ($54,310). A typical home costs $390,463, or 10.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Philadelphia ranks 1st of 16 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Philadelphia$38,470
- Lebanon$36,070
- Allentown$34,960
- Gettysburg$34,680
- Harrisburg$34,050
- Reading$34,040
- Williamsport$33,910
- Pittsburgh$33,800
- York$33,750
- Lancaster$33,430
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 Philadelphia: questions
How much do shuttle drivers and chauffeurs make an hour in Philadelphia?
$18.50 an hour on average, and $17.67 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level shuttle drivers and chauffeurs salary in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $26,890 a year and the 25th percentile is $32,220, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the shuttle drivers and chauffeurs take-home pay in Philadelphia?
About $31,910 a year ($2,659 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $38,470. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do shuttle drivers and chauffeurs earn more in Philadelphia than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% 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 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (37980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.5%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.38, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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