C$22.00
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (CAD)
/ hour
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (CAD)
25%
CA$19.06
MEDIAN
CA$22
75%
CA$30.50
The average hourly pay for a Bus Driver is C$22.00 in 2025
Hourly Rate
C$19 - C$31
Bonus
C$0 - C$3k
Total Pay
C$37k - C$63k
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What Do Bus Drivers Do?
Bus Driver Tasks
- Drive the bus and various passengers over specified routes according to specified time schedules.
- Operate the bus skillfully and safely, answer questions regarding service, routes, and fares.
- Read time schedules, street signs, traffic signs, head signs, bus passes and instructions.
- Maintain good relations with general public, announce stops, direct and control passengers.
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Common Health Benefits for a Bus Driver
Medical
67%
Dental
67%
Vision
67%
None
33%
Gender Breakdown for Bus Drivers
Male
100.0%
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FAQs About Bus Drivers
What is the highest pay for Bus Drivers in Calgary?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Bus Driver in Calgary is CA$NaN / hour
What is the lowest pay for Bus Drivers in Calgary?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Bus Driver in Calgary is CA$NaN / hour
How can Bus Drivers increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as a Bus Driver is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Bus Driver that oversees more junior Bus Drivers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.