Airport Shuttle Driver Salary in the United States

How much does an Airport Shuttle Driver make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Airport Shuttle Driver in the United States is $50,852 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

However, an Airport Shuttle Driver's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $58,435
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $45,210 to $54,821
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $40,073
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Airport Shuttle Driver Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $54,821 $4,568 $1,054 $26
Average $50,852 $4,238 $978 $24
25th Percentile $45,210 $3,767 $869 $22
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Key Factors That Influence Airport Shuttle Driver Salaries

An Airport Shuttle Driver's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Top Paying Cities for Airport Shuttle Drivers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $64,139
  • San Francisco: $63,508
  • Oakland: $62,100

What Skills Can Increase an Airport Shuttle Driver's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 19.59% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Logistics (Mentioned in 3.14% Job Postings): In a general business sense, logistics is the management of the flow of things between the point of origin and the point of consumption to meet the requirements of customers or corporations.
  • Waste Management (Mentioned in 1.62% Job Postings): The collection, transportation, handling, and disposal process of dealing with removal of human waste.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 19.59%
Logistics 3.14%
Waste Management 1.62%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Airport Shuttle Driver's salary.
  • Products and Services: Can increase your salary by up to 19%.
  • Waste Management: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
  • Container: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Products and Services
$60,513
19%
Waste Management
$60,005
18%
Container
$57,971
14%
Logistics
$57,462
13%
Service Delivery
$55,428
9%
Customer Satisfaction
$54,920
8%
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Airport Shuttle Driver Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Airport Shuttle Driver's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Airport Shuttle Driver

Salaries for an Airport Shuttle Driver can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $58,401 in 2023 to around $56,525 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Airport Shuttle Driver salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Airport Shuttle Driver Over Time

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2023
$58,401
2024
$57,260
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$56,525
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2023 $58,401
2024 $57,260
2025 $56,525
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