Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur Salary in Madison, WI
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs in the Madison, WI metro area earn a median $36,420 a year — 2% less than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $30,622 take-home, or $2,552 a month.
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- Federal income tax$2,190
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,258
- Medicare (1.45%)$528
- Wisconsin income tax$821
- Take-home pay$30,622
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 4.40% state
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur pay by experience in Madison, WI
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $24,800 | $11.92 | $21,678 | $1,806 |
| 25th percentile | $28,250 | $13.58 | $24,398 | $2,033 |
| Median (50th) | $36,420 | $17.51 | $30,622 | $2,552 |
| 75th percentile | $42,370 | $20.37 | $35,141 | $2,928 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $45,760 | $22.00 | $37,716 | $3,143 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, Wisconsin resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $36,420 buys in Madison, WI
Prices in Madison, WI are 2.7% lower than the U.S. average (housing costs are 0% below the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median shuttle driver and chauffeur's $30,622 take-home pay has the buying power of $31,476 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur jobs are about as common in Madison, WI as in the U.S. overall (location quotient 1.13).
Best-paying cities for shuttle drivers and chauffeurs, adjusted for cost of living
Madison, WI ranks #40 of 91 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Urban Honolulu, HI | $57,050 | $45,214 | $40,748 |
| 2 | Springfield, MA | $47,720 | $38,357 | $39,930 |
| 3 | San Jose, CA | $50,040 | $40,685 | $36,844 |
| 4 | Seattle, WA | $46,180 | $39,286 | $35,350 |
| 5 | San Antonio, TX | $38,490 | $33,107 | $34,954 |
| 6 | Barnstable Town, MA | $41,700 | $33,821 | $34,388 |
| 7 | New Orleans, LA | $37,680 | $31,712 | $34,247 |
| 8 | Washington, DC | $45,640 | $37,279 | $34,238 |
| 40 | Madison, WI | $36,420 | $30,622 | $31,476 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 91 metros →
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur salaries elsewhere in Wisconsin
- Milwaukee, WI — $35,940
Frequently asked questions
How much does a shuttle driver and chauffeur make in Madison, WI?
The median shuttle driver and chauffeur salary in the Madison, WI metro area is $36,420 a year, or about $17.51 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $28,250 and $42,370.
What is a shuttle driver and chauffeur’s take-home pay in Madison, WI?
On the median $36,420 salary, a single filer living in Wisconsin takes home about $30,622 a year ($2,552 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $821 in Wisconsin taxes in 2026.
Is Madison, WI a good place to work as a shuttle driver and chauffeur?
Pay here is 2% below the national median of $37,290. Local prices are 2.7% below the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $31,476 would in a typical U.S. city. Madison, WI ranks #40 of 91 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a shuttle driver and chauffeur afford rent in Madison, WI?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in Madison, WI is $1,377 a month ($1,600 for two bedrooms) — 54% of a median shuttle driver and chauffeur’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
Related jobs in Madison, WI
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- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver — $59,700
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