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Bus driver salary in United States

How much does a Bus Driver make in the United States?

Average base salary

$20.16
Average $20.16
Low $14.02
High $28.99
Non-cash benefit
401(k)
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The average salary for a bus driver is $20.16 per hour in the United States. 26k salaries reported, updated at September 21, 2023

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Salaries by years of experience in the United States

Years of experiencePer hour
Less than 1 year
1 to 2 years
3 to 5 years
6 to 9 years
More than 10 years
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Top companies for Bus Drivers in United States

  1. Community Transit
    3.5
    51 reviews5 salaries reported
    $33.16per hour
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Highest paying cities for Bus Drivers near United States

  1. Milwaukee, WI
    $23.59 per hour
    87 salaries reported
  2. Los Angeles, CA
    $22.89 per hour
    119 salaries reported
  3. Chicago, IL
    $22.54 per hour
    115 salaries reported
  1. Denver, CO
    $22.21 per hour
    106 salaries reported
  2. Orlando, FL
    $19.52 per hour
    116 salaries reported
  3. Jacksonville, FL
    $19.40 per hour
    36 salaries reported
  1. Las Vegas, NV
    $18.78 per hour
    56 salaries reported
  2. Atlanta, GA
    $18.57 per hour
    82 salaries reported
  3. Charlotte, NC
    $18.02 per hour
    61 salaries reported
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Where can a Bus Driver earn more?

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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Bus Drivers

Most recommended license

SPAB(earn +39.27% more)

The jobs requiring this license have decrease by 56.65% since 2018. Bus Drivers with this license earn +39.27% more than the average base salary, which is $20.16 per hour.

Job Trend
YearNumber of job openings on Indeed requiring this licenseChange from previous year
201222increase by 22
2013331increase by 1404.55%
2014377increase by 13.90%
2015202decrease by 46.42%
2016334increase by 65.35%
2017153decrease by 54.19%
2018233increase by 52.29%
2019101decrease by 56.65%

Top companies hiring Bus Drivers on Indeed

Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools
Fort Mill School District
Transit Management of Charlotte
Olympic Transportation
City of Rock Hill
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Top skills
Motor Coach Experience
+15.56%salary

More critical skills and qualifications that pay well

Top LicensesSalaryJob openingsCompanies
35 jobs41
563 jobs1,297
1,069 jobs1,894
1,640 jobs3,053
438 jobs875
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Most common benefits for Bus Drivers

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • 403(b)
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid time off
  • Paid training
  • Passenger ride along program
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Uniform allowance
  • Vision insurance
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Salary satisfaction

Based on 14,818 ratings

38% of Bus Drivers in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.

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How much do similar professions get paid in United States?

Driver

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Average $18.23 per hour

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Common questions about salaries for a Bus Driver

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