Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs pay range in Chattanooga
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $27,970 a year or less, while the top 10% make $56,920 or more. The middle half of shuttle drivers and chauffeurs in Chattanooga earn between $30,170 and $39,010.
- $28K10th
- $30K25th
- $30KMedian
- $39K75th
- $57K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $36,240 | $3,020 | $17.42 |
| Median | $30,180 | $2,515 | $14.51 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $30,170 | $2,514 | $14.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $39,010 | $3,251 | $18.75 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs pay in Chattanooga vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs in Chattanooga earn about the same as the Tennessee average ($36,260) and 9% less than the U.S. average ($39,880). At the median the gap is -19% against the U.S. median of $37,290.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga | $36,240 | $30,180 | $27,970 | $56,920 | 330 |
| Tennessee | $36,260 | $33,450 | $27,960 | $50,450 | 3,240 |
| 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 Chattanooga
On the average salary of $36,240, a single filer in Chattanooga takes home about $31,299 a year, or $2,608 a month and $1,204 every two weeks. Taxes take 14% of gross pay.
The Chattanooga, TN-GA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in TN | $31,299 | $2,608 |
| Working in GA | $30,239 | $2,520 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Chattanooga a good place for shuttle drivers and chauffeurs? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Chattanooga area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.5), so the average $36,240 buys what about $39,622 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Chattanooga ($46,700). A typical home costs $326,370, or 9.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs salary in other Tennessee cities
Chattanooga ranks 3rd of 8 Tennessee metro areas for this job; Memphis pays the most ($38,330).
- Memphis$38,330
- Nashville$37,840
- Chattanooga$36,240
- Knoxville$35,120
- Morristown$32,880
- Jackson$32,650
- Kingsport$32,310
- Clarksville$30,980
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 Chattanooga: questions
How much do shuttle drivers and chauffeurs make an hour in Chattanooga?
$17.42 an hour on average, and $14.51 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level shuttle drivers and chauffeurs salary in Chattanooga?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $27,970 a year and the 25th percentile is $30,170, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the shuttle drivers and chauffeurs take-home pay in Chattanooga?
About $31,299 a year ($2,608 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $36,240. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do shuttle drivers and chauffeurs earn more in Chattanooga than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% 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 Chattanooga, TN-GA (16860). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.2%.
- 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.76, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.76).
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