How much does a bus driver make in the Philippines?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₱15,530 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $3,254
- Compared with the median pay in the Philippines
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where the Philippines ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $73,900 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $71,360 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $70,630 |
| 92. Djibouti estimate | $3,295 |
| 93. Philippines estimate | $3,254 |
| 94. Botswana estimate | $3,090 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $410 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Truck driver₱189,700
- Train driver₱257,800
- Signalman₱225,000
- Motorcyle courier₱163,200
- Taxi driver₱155,800
- Farm equipment operator₱178,900
- Earthmoving and related plant operators₱203,300
- Crane operators₱217,600
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make a month in the Philippines?
The median gross salary is ₱15,530 a month, ₱186,400 a year.
How much does a bus driver make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₱156,800 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₱213,200.
Which country pays a bus driver the most?
Iceland, with a median of $73,900 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a bus driver make more in the Philippines or in United States?
In United States: $48,860 a year against $3,254 in the Philippines, 15.0 times more.
Who makes more, a bus driver or a truck driver?
A truck driver: ₱189,700 a year against ₱186,400 for a bus driver, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate