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Route Bus Driver

Average Route Bus Driver Hourly Pay

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$16.15
/ hour

Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
10%
$11.80
MEDIAN
$16.15
90%
$23.99

The average hourly pay for a Route Bus Driver is $16.15 in 2025

Hourly Rate
$12 - $24
Bonus
$99 - $5k
Profit Sharing
$53 - $19k
Commission
$0 - $3k
Total Pay
$24k - $52k
Based on 3,018 salary profiles (last updated Jan 06 2021)
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3.8 out of 5
(517)
Highly Satisfied
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Common Health Benefits for a Route Bus Driver

Medical
58%
Dental
49%
Vision
44%
None
40%

Gender Breakdown for Route Bus Drivers

Male
51.0%
Female
48.1%
Prefer to self-define
0.9%
This data is based on 1,057 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Route Bus Drivers

What is the highest pay for Route Bus Drivers?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Route Bus Driver is $23.99 / hour

What is the lowest pay for Route Bus Drivers?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Route Bus Driver is $11.80 / hour

How can Route Bus Drivers increase their salary?

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

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