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Commercial Bus Driver

Average Commercial Bus Driver Hourly Pay

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$17.36
/ hour

Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
10%
$12.92
MEDIAN
$17.36
90%
$25

The average hourly pay for a Commercial Bus Driver is $17.36 in 2025

Hourly Rate
$13 - $25
Bonus
$99 - $5k
Profit Sharing
$150 - $19k
Total Pay
$26k - $53k
Based on 2,066 salary profiles (last updated Jul 06 2022)
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3.8 out of 5
(413)
Highly Satisfied
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Common Health Benefits for a Commercial Bus Driver

Medical
61%
Dental
53%
Vision
48%
None
38%

Gender Breakdown for Commercial Bus Drivers

Female
50.4%
Male
48.2%
Prefer to self-define
1.4%
This data is based on 760 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Commercial Bus Drivers

What is the highest pay for Commercial Bus Drivers?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Commercial Bus Driver is $25 / hour

What is the lowest pay for Commercial Bus Drivers?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Commercial Bus Driver is $12.92 / hour

How can Commercial Bus Drivers increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Commercial 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 Commercial Bus Driver that oversees more junior Commercial Bus Drivers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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