Last updated · Sources: District job postings (Frontline), BLS OEWS May 2025
Dorchester School District Four school bus driver pay
Dorchester School District Four pays school bus drivers $20.00–$28.00/hr (source: District job postings (Frontline); updated Oct 30, 2026).
Dorchester County (St. George), South Carolina. Everything below comes from the linked source, checked 2026-10-30. A blank means the source doesn't say.
Starting pay
current posting
✓ Official source District job postings (Frontline) · Updated Oct 30, 2026
Sign-on bonus
Paid CDL training
Details
| Employer type | District |
|---|---|
| Area | Dorchester County (St. George) |
| Pay year | current posting |
| Guaranteed hours | 30 hours/week minimum |
| Hours / days | not stated |
| Summer pay | not stated |
| Training payback | not stated |
| Notes | Pay by prior bus-driving experience. Guaranteed minimum 30-hour week, state health and retirement benefits. |
Sources
- ✓ Official District job postings (Frontline) · checked 2026-10-30
How it compares
The starting rate is $0.82 above the South Carolina median for school bus drivers ($19.18/hr, BLS OEWS May 2025). The BLS median covers drivers at every experience level, so a new driver's rate is often below it.
| Dorchester County employer | Start $/hr | Top $/hr | Sign-on bonus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorchester School District Four (this page) | $20.00 | $28.00 | not stated |
| Dorchester School District Two | not published | not stated | not stated |
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How much does Dorchester School District Four pay school bus drivers?
Starting pay is $20.00/hr and the schedule tops out at $28.00/hr (current posting), per District job postings (Frontline).
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