Last updated · Sources: GCPS bus driver page, BLS OEWS May 2025

Gwinnett County Public Schools school bus driver pay

Gwinnett County Public Schools pays school bus drivers $22.44–$31.00/hr for 2026-27 (source: GCPS bus driver page; updated Oct 30, 2026).

Gwinnett County, Georgia. Everything below comes from the linked source, checked 2026-10-30. A blank means the source doesn't say.

Starting pay

$22.44/hr

2026-27

Top of scale

$31.00/hr

Sign-on bonus

not stated

Paid CDL training

Yes

Details

Employer typeDistrict
AreaGwinnett County
Pay year2026-27
Guaranteed hoursGuaranteed hours (amount not stated); most work 6–8 hrs/day
Hours / daysMid-day break ~9:30–1:30
Summer paySummers off (pay over summer not stated)
Training paybacknot stated
Notes"100% Fully Paid" CDL training at full pay; no Social Security deduction (5% more take-home). Top shown as "$31+".

Sources

How it compares

The starting rate is $0.83 above the Georgia median for school bus drivers ($21.61/hr, BLS OEWS May 2025) and $0.31 below 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.

Gwinnett County employerStart $/hrTop $/hrSign-on bonus
Gwinnett County Public Schools (this page)$22.44$31.00not stated

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Gwinnett County Public Schools pay school bus drivers?

Starting pay is $22.44/hr and the schedule tops out at $31.00/hr (2026-27), per GCPS bus driver page. Mid-day break ~9:30–1:30.

Does Gwinnett County Public Schools offer paid CDL training?

Yes, according to the source linked on this page.

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