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Bus driver salary in United States (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$22.39
Average $22.39
Low $15.66
High $32.02

The average salary for a bus driver is $22.39 per hour in the United States. 22.4k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 8, 2026).

Bus Driver job openings in United States

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Bus Driver Trainee
JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS4out of 5 stars.
Kearneysville, WV
Full-time
1 day 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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American University
 
$182,000per 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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Highest paying cities for Bus Drivers near United States

  1. San Jose, CA
    $32.23 per hour
  2. San Francisco, CA
    $30.40 per hour
  3. Rochester, NY
    $25.99 per hour
  4. Los Angeles, CA
    $25.84 per hour
  5. Philadelphia, PA
    $21.39 per hour

Where can a Bus Driver earn more?

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