Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur Salary in San Diego, CA
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area earn a median $43,670 a year — 17% more than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $35,965 take-home, or $2,997 a month.
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- Federal income tax$3,060
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,708
- Medicare (1.45%)$633
- California income tax$736
- CA State Disability Insurance (SDI)$568
- Take-home pay$35,965
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 4.00% state
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Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur pay by experience in San Diego, CA
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $35,260 | $16.95 | $29,653 | $2,471 |
| 25th percentile | $36,850 | $17.72 | $30,847 | $2,571 |
| Median (50th) | $43,670 | $21.00 | $35,965 | $2,997 |
| 75th percentile | $48,260 | $23.20 | $39,384 | $3,282 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $56,370 | $27.10 | $45,309 | $3,776 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, California resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $43,670 buys in San Diego, CA
Prices in San Diego, CA are 11.9% higher than the U.S. average (housing costs are 1.79× the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median shuttle driver and chauffeur's $35,965 take-home pay has the buying power of $32,144 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 San Diego, CA as in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.96).
Best-paying cities for shuttle drivers and chauffeurs, adjusted for cost of living
San Diego, CA ranks #10 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 |
| 10 | San Diego, CA | $43,670 | $35,965 | $32,144 |
*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.
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur salaries elsewhere in California
- San Francisco, CA — $48,370
- Los Angeles, CA — $44,460
Frequently asked questions
How much does a shuttle driver and chauffeur make in San Diego, CA?
The median shuttle driver and chauffeur salary in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area is $43,670 a year, or about $21.00 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $36,850 and $48,260.
What is a shuttle driver and chauffeur’s take-home pay in San Diego, CA?
On the median $43,670 salary, a single filer living in California takes home about $35,965 a year ($2,997 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $1,304 in California taxes in 2026.
Is San Diego, CA a good place to work as a shuttle driver and chauffeur?
Pay here is 17% above the national median of $37,290. Local prices are 11.9% above the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $32,144 would in a typical U.S. city. San Diego, CA ranks #10 of 20 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a shuttle driver and chauffeur afford rent in San Diego, CA?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in San Diego, CA is $2,459 a month ($3,001 for two bedrooms) — 82% 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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