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Bus driver salary in United States, 2026

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

Average base salary

$22.48
Average $22.48
Low $15.75
High $32.09

The average salary for a bus driver is $22.48 per hour in the United States. 22.6k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 20, 2026).

Bus Driver job openings in United States

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School Bus Driver-Halifax SD
Rohrer Bus3.4out of 5 stars.
Pennsylvania
$20.50 an hour
Part-time
7 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Bus Driver in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
VENTURE PLASTICS
 
$260,000per year
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JCC Chicago
 
$260,000per year
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Magnolia Health Systems
 
$166,400per year
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NCTD
 
$158,693per year
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North County Transit District
 
$158,693per year
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Orange County Transportation A...
 
$156,634per year
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Highest paying cities for Bus Drivers near United States

  1. Long Beach, CA
    $29.74 per hour
  2. Los Angeles, CA
    $26.12 per hour
  3. Rochester, NY
    $25.86 per hour
  4. Chicago, IL
    $24.34 per hour
  5. Las Vegas, NV
    $21.92 per hour

Where can a Bus Driver earn more?

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