Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur Salary in New York, NY
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area earn a median $45,410 a year — 22% more than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $36,812 take-home, or $3,068 a month.
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- Federal income tax$3,269
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,815
- Medicare (1.45%)$658
- New York income tax$1,855
- Take-home pay$36,812
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 5.40% state
Living in New York City? City residents also pay New York City’s city income tax — about $1,332 a year on this salary — which lowers take-home pay to $35,479 ($2,957 a month). Choose “New York City” under City income tax in the calculator. Suburban residents usually don’t pay it.
The New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro spans New York, New Jersey. Pick the state you live in — state income tax follows your residence.
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Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur pay by experience in New York, NY
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $35,680 | $17.15 | $29,519 | $2,460 |
| 25th percentile | $37,690 | $18.12 | $31,026 | $2,585 |
| Median (50th) | $45,410 | $21.83 | $36,812 | $3,068 |
| 75th percentile | $56,340 | $27.09 | $45,004 | $3,750 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $61,320 | $29.48 | $48,736 | $4,061 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, New York resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $45,410 buys in New York, NY
Prices in New York, NY are 12.6% higher than the U.S. average (housing costs are 1.49× the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median shuttle driver and chauffeur's $36,812 take-home pay has the buying power of $32,703 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
New York, NY has 1.2× the national concentration of shuttle driver and chauffeur jobs — a strong local market for this occupation.
Best-paying cities for shuttle drivers and chauffeurs, adjusted for cost of living
New York, NY ranks #5 of 20 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle, WA | $46,180 | $39,286 | $35,350 |
| 2 | Washington, DC | $45,640 | $37,279 | $34,238 |
| 3 | San Francisco, CA | $48,370 | $39,465 | $34,135 |
| 4 | Minneapolis, MN | $42,280 | $34,709 | $33,112 |
| 5 | New York, NY | $45,410 | $36,812 | $32,703 |
| 6 | Boston, MA | $43,590 | $35,245 | $32,554 |
| 7 | Cleveland, OH | $35,550 | $30,549 | $32,526 |
| 8 | Baltimore, MD | $41,200 | $33,691 | $32,244 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 20 metros →
About the job: shuttle drivers and chauffeurs
Drive a motor vehicle to transport passengers on a planned or scheduled basis. May collect a fare.
- Typical education
- No formal educational credential
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Short-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +7.1% (faster than average)
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a shuttle driver and chauffeur make in New York, NY?
The median shuttle driver and chauffeur salary in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $45,410 a year, or about $21.83 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $37,690 and $56,340.
What is a shuttle driver and chauffeur’s take-home pay in New York, NY?
On the median $45,410 salary, a single filer living in New York takes home about $36,812 a year ($3,068 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $1,855 in New York taxes in 2026.
Is New York, NY a good place to work as a shuttle driver and chauffeur?
Pay here is 22% above the national median of $37,290. Local prices are 12.6% above the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $32,703 would in a typical U.S. city. New York, NY ranks #5 of 20 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a shuttle driver and chauffeur afford rent in New York, NY?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in New York, NY is $2,378 a month ($2,697 for two bedrooms) — 78% of a median shuttle driver and chauffeur’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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