Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs pay range in Memphis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,300 a year or less, while the top 10% make $55,790 or more. The middle half of shuttle drivers and chauffeurs in Memphis earn between $31,460 and $43,330.
- $28K10th
- $31K25th
- $36KMedian
- $43K75th
- $56K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $38,330 | $3,194 | $18.43 |
| Median | $36,320 | $3,027 | $17.46 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $31,460 | $2,622 | $15.12 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $43,330 | $3,611 | $20.83 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs pay in Memphis vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs in Memphis earn 6% more than the Tennessee average ($36,260) and 4% less than the U.S. average ($39,880). At the median the gap is -3% against the U.S. median of $37,290.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $38,330 | $36,320 | $28,300 | $55,790 | 710 |
| 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 Memphis
On the average salary of $38,330, a single filer in Memphis takes home about $32,978 a year, or $2,748 a month and $1,268 every two weeks. Taxes take 14% of gross pay.
The Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in TN | $32,978 | $2,748 |
| Working in MS | $32,177 | $2,681 |
| Working in AR | $32,047 | $2,671 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Memphis a good place for shuttle drivers and chauffeurs? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Memphis area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.2), so the average $38,330 buys what about $41,582 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Memphis ($46,890). A typical home costs $247,229, or 6.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs salary in other Tennessee cities
Memphis ranks 1st of 8 Tennessee metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- 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 Memphis: questions
How much do shuttle drivers and chauffeurs make an hour in Memphis?
$18.43 an hour on average, and $17.46 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level shuttle drivers and chauffeurs salary in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,300 a year and the 25th percentile is $31,460, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the shuttle drivers and chauffeurs take-home pay in Memphis?
About $32,978 a year ($2,748 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $38,330. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do shuttle drivers and chauffeurs earn more in Memphis than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% 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 Memphis, TN-MS-AR (32820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.4%.
- 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 0.72, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.72).
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