Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $26,840 a year or less, while the top 10% make $42,890 or more. The middle half of shuttle drivers and chauffeurs in Columbus earn between $29,840 and $42,890.
- $27K10th
- $30K25th
- $43KMedian
- $43K75th
- $43K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $36,970 | $3,081 | $17.77 |
| Median | $42,890 | $3,574 | $20.62 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $29,840 | $2,487 | $14.35 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $42,890 | $3,574 | $20.62 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs pay in Columbus vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs in Columbus earn 5% more than the Georgia average ($35,350) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($39,880). At the median the gap is +15% against the U.S. median of $37,290.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $36,970 | $42,890 | $26,840 | $42,890 | 230 |
| Georgia | $35,350 | $34,110 | $23,730 | $47,790 | 5,810 |
| 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 Columbus
On the average salary of $36,970, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $30,789 a year, or $2,566 a month and $1,184 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
The Columbus, GA-AL metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in GA | $30,789 | $2,566 |
| Working in AL | $30,390 | $2,532 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbus a good place for shuttle drivers and chauffeurs? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.3), so the average $36,970 buys what about $41,402 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($43,540). A typical home costs $209,527, or 5.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs salary in other Georgia cities
Columbus ranks 3rd of 13 Georgia metro areas for this job; Brunswick pays the most ($44,000).
- Brunswick$44,000
- Gainesville$38,340
- Columbus$36,970
- Atlanta$36,210
- Athens$34,400
- Savannah$33,570
- Augusta$33,550
- Warner Robins$32,100
- Albany$31,860
- Macon$31,360
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 Columbus: questions
How much do shuttle drivers and chauffeurs make an hour in Columbus?
$17.78 an hour on average, and $20.62 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level shuttle drivers and chauffeurs salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $26,840 a year and the 25th percentile is $29,840, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the shuttle drivers and chauffeurs take-home pay in Columbus?
About $30,789 a year ($2,566 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $36,970.
Do shuttle drivers and chauffeurs earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% 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 Columbus, GA-AL (17980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.9%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.22, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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