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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
$22.43
- Hour
- Day
- Week
- Month
- Year
Average $22.43
Low $15.73
High $31.99
The average salary for a bus driver is $22.43 per hour in the United States. 22.7k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 28, 2026).
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
JCC Chicago
$260,000per year
American University
$182,000per year
Magnolia Health Systems
$166,400per year
NCTD
$158,693per year
North County Transit District
$158,693per year
