Shuttle Driver salary
Typical pay is $17.93/hr. Based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for U.S..
What the range looks like
- 10th percentile Entry level / starting out
- $13.50/hr
- 25th percentile Below typical
- $15.73/hr
- Median Half earn more, half earn less
- $17.93/hr
- 75th percentile Above typical
- $21.97/hr
- 90th percentile Experienced / specialised
- $26.48/hr
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (2025) — U.S..
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What a shuttle driver does
Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs transport passengers for hotels, airports, care facilities and private hire. Often a good fit for steady part-time hours.
Day-to-day duties
- Transport passengers on scheduled or on-call runs
- Assist passengers and handle luggage
- Keep the vehicle clean and checked
- Maintain trip records
- Provide directions and local information
Skills employers look for
- Courteous passenger manner
- Safe, smooth driving
- Punctuality
- Local route knowledge
Requirements Entry level
- Valid driver's licence; CDL with passenger endorsement for larger vehicles
- Clean driving record
- Background check for most employers
- Some roles require assisting passengers with mobility
How to get started
- 1 Apply with a standard licence for van-sized work
- 2 Build a clean record
- 3 Add a passenger endorsement to access larger vehicles
- 4 Move to airport, medical transport or executive work
Job outlook: Steady demand from hotels, airports and healthcare transport. Medical and executive transport generally pay above hotel shuttle work.
Common questions about shuttle drivers
How much does a shuttle driver make?
The median pay for a shuttle driver nationally is $17.93 an hour — about $37,290 a year full time. That figure comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics for U.S. (2025). Half of the roles pay more than this and half pay less, so treat it as the middle of the market rather than a target.
What is the pay range for shuttle drivers?
Most shuttle drivers nationally earn between $13.50 an hour and $26.48 an hour — that is the 10th to the 90th percentile. The spread usually reflects experience, shift, certifications and employer size more than anything else.
How much do entry-level shuttle drivers make?
Pay at the bottom of the range — roughly what someone starting out can expect — is around $13.50 an hour. A quarter of shuttle drivers earn below $15.73 an hour, so the first year or two typically sits in that band. This is a role employers routinely fill with people who have no prior experience.
What do the highest-paid shuttle drivers earn?
The top 10% of shuttle drivers nationally earn about $26.48 an hour or more, roughly 1.5× the median. Getting there usually means experience plus something specific — certifications, supervisory duties, specialised skills or premium shifts.
What does a shuttle driver do?
Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs transport passengers for hotels, airports, care facilities and private hire. Often a good fit for steady part-time hours. Day to day, that means transport passengers on scheduled or on-call runs, assist passengers and handle luggage, keep the vehicle clean and checked and maintain trip records.
How do you become a shuttle driver?
The usual route is: (1) apply with a standard licence for van-sized work, (2) build a clean record, (3) add a passenger endorsement to access larger vehicles, (4) move to airport, medical transport or executive work. Employers typically look for valid driver's licence; CDL with passenger endorsement for larger vehicles, clean driving record and background check for most employers.
Do you need a certification to work as a shuttle driver?
Usually not. Most employers hire shuttle drivers without a specific licence, though valid driver's licence; CDL with passenger endorsement for larger vehicles will widen your options and often your pay.
Are shuttle drivers in demand?
Steady demand from hotels, airports and healthcare transport. Medical and executive transport generally pay above hotel shuttle work.
Where are shuttle drivers most in demand?
See the metro and rural areas with the highest concentration of this work, ranked from Bureau of Labor Statistics employment data.
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Pay figures are estimates for guidance only, not an offer or guarantee. Advertised ranges come from job postings on LocalWork; government figures come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Actual pay depends on experience, certifications, shift and employer.