Last updated · Sources: FY27 classified salary schedule (bus driver, grade 53), linked from hcbe.net/salaryinformation, BLS OEWS May 2025

Houston County School District school bus driver pay

Houston County School District pays school bus drivers $22.61–$35.45/hr for 2026-27 (source: FY27 classified salary schedule (bus driver, grade 53), linked from hcbe.net/salaryinformation; updated Oct 30, 2026).

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

Starting pay

$22.61/hr

2026-27

✓ Official source FY27 classified salary schedule (bus driver, gra · Updated Oct 30, 2026

Top of scale

$35.45/hr

✓ Official source FY27 classified salary schedule (bus driver, gra · Updated Oct 30, 2026

Sign-on bonus

not stated

Paid CDL training

Yes

Details

Employer typeDistrict
AreaHouston County (Perry)
Pay year2026-27
Guaranteed hoursnot stated
Hours / daysnot stated
Summer paynot stated
Training paybacknot stated
NotesGrade 53, steps 0 to 21+. Full-time drivers work 5+ hours a day, 184 days; part-time drivers are paid differently. Paid on-site training.

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How it compares

The starting rate is $1.00 above the Georgia median for school bus drivers ($21.61/hr, BLS OEWS May 2025). The BLS median covers drivers at every experience level, so a new driver's rate is often below it.

Houston County employerStart $/hrTop $/hrSign-on bonus
Houston County School District (this page)$22.61$35.45not stated

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Houston County School District pay school bus drivers?

Starting pay is $22.61/hr and the schedule tops out at $35.45/hr (2026-27), per FY27 classified salary schedule (bus driver, grade 53), linked from hcbe.net/salaryinformation.

Does Houston County School District offer paid CDL training?

Yes, according to the source linked on this page.

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