Taxi Drivers pay range in Philadelphia
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,770 a year or less, while the top 10% make $48,150 or more. The middle half of taxi drivers in Philadelphia earn between $31,770 and $39,760.
- $32K10th
- $32K25th
- $37KMedian
- $40K75th
- $48K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $38,220 | $3,185 | $18.38 |
| Median | $37,420 | $3,118 | $17.99 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $31,770 | $2,648 | $15.27 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $39,760 | $3,313 | $19.12 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Taxi Drivers pay in Philadelphia vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Taxi drivers in Philadelphia earn 9% more than the Pennsylvania average ($35,050) and 23% less than the U.S. average ($49,930). At the median the gap is -11% against the U.S. median of $42,100.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $38,220 | $37,420 | $31,770 | $48,150 | 150 |
| Pennsylvania | $35,050 | $35,480 | $26,470 | $45,750 | 210 |
| United States | $49,930 | $42,100 | $34,650 | $75,800 | 41,050 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Taxi Drivers salary after taxes in Philadelphia
On the average salary of $38,220, a single filer in Philadelphia takes home about $31,716 a year, or $2,643 a month and $1,220 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
The Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NJ | $32,270 | $2,689 |
| Working in PA | $31,716 | $2,643 |
| Working in DE | $31,335 | $2,611 |
| Working in MD | $31,286 | $2,607 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Philadelphia a good place for taxi drivers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Philadelphia area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.6), so the average $38,220 buys what about $37,268 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Philadelphia ($54,310). A typical home costs $390,463, or 10.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Taxi Drivers salary in nearby metro areas
- Boston, MA$35,560
- Chicago, IL$38,160
- Milwaukee, WI$29,280
- La Crosse, WI$28,960
- Orlando, FL$32,800
- Eau Claire, WI$27,460
Highest-paying cities for taxi drivers
Las Vegas, NV pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($52,410).
- Las Vegas, NV$52,410
- Philadelphia, PA$38,220
- Chicago, IL$38,160
- Kansas City, MO$36,780
- Boston, MA$35,560
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Taxi Drivers salary in Philadelphia: questions
How much do taxi drivers make an hour in Philadelphia?
$18.38 an hour on average, and $17.99 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level taxi drivers salary in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,770 a year and the 25th percentile is $31,770, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the taxi drivers take-home pay in Philadelphia?
About $31,716 a year ($2,643 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $38,220. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do taxi drivers earn more in Philadelphia than elsewhere?
The average here is 23% less than the U.S. average for this job ($49,930).
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 53-3054; area Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (37980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 8.7%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.20, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.20).
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