Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs pay range in Boston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,930 a year or less, while the top 10% make $60,780 or more. The middle half of shuttle drivers and chauffeurs in Boston earn between $38,800 and $51,910.
- $36K10th
- $39K25th
- $44KMedian
- $52K75th
- $61K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $45,220 | $3,768 | $21.74 |
| Median | $43,590 | $3,632 | $20.96 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,800 | $3,233 | $18.65 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $51,910 | $4,326 | $24.96 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs pay in Boston vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs in Boston earn about the same as the Massachusetts average ($44,420) and 13% more than the U.S. average ($39,880). At the median the gap is +17% against the U.S. median of $37,290.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $45,220 | $43,590 | $35,930 | $60,780 | 7,970 |
| Massachusetts | $44,420 | $43,590 | $35,830 | $55,930 | 12,620 |
| 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 Boston
On the average salary of $45,220, a single filer in Boston takes home about $36,573 a year, or $3,048 a month and $1,407 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NH | $38,514 | $3,210 |
| Working in MA | $36,573 | $3,048 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Boston a good place for shuttle drivers and chauffeurs? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Boston area are 8% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.3), so the average $45,220 buys what about $41,767 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Boston ($66,620). A typical home costs $741,868, or 16.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs salary in other Massachusetts cities
Boston ranks 1st of 6 Massachusetts metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Boston$45,220
- Springfield$45,090
- Barnstable$43,980
- Amherst$42,730
- Worcester$42,240
- Pittsfield$38,210
All Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs salaries in Massachusetts
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 Boston: questions
How much do shuttle drivers and chauffeurs make an hour in Boston?
$21.74 an hour on average, and $20.96 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level shuttle drivers and chauffeurs salary in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,930 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,800, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the shuttle drivers and chauffeurs take-home pay in Boston?
About $36,573 a year ($3,048 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $45,220. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do shuttle drivers and chauffeurs earn more in Boston than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% more 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 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (14460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.2%.
- 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). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.84, this job is 1.8 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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