Last updated · Sources: Become an FCS Bus Driver page, BLS OEWS May 2025
Fulton County Schools school bus driver pay
Fulton County Schools pays school bus drivers from $24.13/hr for 2026-27 (source: Become an FCS Bus Driver page; updated Oct 30, 2026). The top rate isn't published.
Fulton County, Georgia. Everything below comes from the linked source, checked 2026-10-30. A blank means the source doesn't say.
Top of scale
Sign-on bonus
Paid CDL training
Details
| Employer type | District |
|---|---|
| Area | Fulton County |
| Pay year | 2026-27 |
| Guaranteed hours | not stated |
| Hours / days | 6 hrs/day = full time with benefits |
| Summer pay | not stated |
| Training payback | not stated |
| Notes | Up to $27.80/hr to start with verified passenger-driving experience. |
Sources
- ✓ Official Become an FCS Bus Driver page · checked 2026-10-30
How it compares
The starting rate is $2.52 above the Georgia median for school bus drivers ($21.61/hr, BLS OEWS May 2025) and $1.38 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.
| Fulton County employer | Start $/hr | Top $/hr | Sign-on bonus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Public Schools | $25.71 | $36.26 | not stated |
| Fulton County Schools (this page) | $24.13 | not stated | not stated |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Fulton County Schools pay school bus drivers?
Starting pay is $24.13/hr (2026-27), per Become an FCS Bus Driver page. 6 hrs/day = full time with benefits.
Does Fulton County Schools offer paid CDL training?
Yes, according to the source linked on this page.
How does Fulton County Schools compare with nearby districts?
It ranks #2 of 2 for starting pay among the employers we list in Fulton County (the highest is Atlanta Public Schools at $25.71/hr). Pay years differ, so check each source.
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