Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity take-home pay in California
The median bus drivers, transit and intercity in California earns $67,130. After taxes that leaves about $51,357 a year, or $4,280 a month. Your effective tax rate is about 23.5%.
$51,357 take-home a year
| Gross pay | $67,130 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,939 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,135 |
| California income tax (approx.) | −$4,699 |
| Monthly take-home | $4,280 |
| Every two weeks | $1,975 |
Estimate for a single filer taking the standard deduction, 2026 federal rules. State tax uses an approximate effective rate; local taxes and pre-tax deductions are not included.