Last updated · Sources: 2026-27 transportation salary schedule, Become a School Bus Driver page, BLS OEWS May 2025
Cobb County School District school bus driver pay
Cobb County School District pays school bus drivers $28.69–$38.24/hr for 2026-27 (source: 2026-27 transportation salary schedule; updated Oct 30, 2026).
Cobb County (Marietta), Georgia. Everything below comes from the linked sources, checked 2026-10-30. A blank means the source doesn't say.
Starting pay
2026-27
✓ Official source 2026-27 transportation salary schedule · Updated Oct 30, 2026
Top of scale
✓ Official source 2026-27 transportation salary schedule · Updated Oct 30, 2026
Sign-on bonus
Details
| Employer type | District |
|---|---|
| Area | Cobb County (Marietta) |
| Pay year | 2026-27 |
| Guaranteed hours | not stated |
| Hours / days | ~6 hrs/day split shift; 177 days |
| Summer pay | Yes — 15% of each check held back and paid over summer |
| Training payback | not stated |
| Notes | not stated |
Sources
- ✓ Official 2026-27 transportation salary schedule · checked 2026-10-30
- ✓ Official Become a School Bus Driver page · checked 2026-10-30
How it compares
The starting rate is $7.08 above the Georgia median for school bus drivers ($21.61/hr, BLS OEWS May 2025) and $5.94 above the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro median ($22.75/hr). The BLS median covers drivers at every experience level, so a new driver's rate is often below it.
| Cobb County employer | Start $/hr | Top $/hr | Sign-on bonus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marietta City Schools | $29.09 | $41.80 | not stated |
| Cobb County School District (this page) | $28.69 | $38.24 | not stated |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Cobb County School District pay school bus drivers?
Starting pay is $28.69/hr and the schedule tops out at $38.24/hr (2026-27), per 2026-27 transportation salary schedule. ~6 hrs/day split shift; 177 days.
Does Cobb County School District offer paid CDL training?
Yes, according to the source linked on this page.
How does Cobb County School District compare with nearby districts?
It ranks #2 of 2 for starting pay among the employers we list in Cobb County (the highest is Marietta City Schools at $29.09/hr). Pay years differ, so check each source.
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