Last updated · Sources: District Transportation page, BLS OEWS May 2025
Whitfield County Schools school bus driver pay
Whitfield County Schools pays school bus drivers from $20.13/hr (source: District Transportation page; updated Oct 30, 2026). The top rate isn't published.
Whitfield County (Dalton), 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 | Whitfield County (Dalton) |
| Pay year | current |
| Guaranteed hours | not stated |
| Hours / days | not stated |
| Summer pay | not stated |
| Training payback | not stated |
| Notes | Paid training, paid summer breaks, medical benefits. |
Sources
- ✓ Official District Transportation page · checked 2026-10-30
How it compares
The starting rate is $1.48 below 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.
| Whitfield County employer | Start $/hr | Top $/hr | Sign-on bonus |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Student — Dalton | $21.85 | $25.20 | $500 permit (CLP) bonus within 7 days; $200 within 14 |
| Whitfield County Schools (this page) | $20.13 | not stated | not stated |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Whitfield County Schools pay school bus drivers?
Starting pay is $20.13/hr (current), per District Transportation page.
Does Whitfield County Schools offer paid CDL training?
Yes, according to the source linked on this page.
How does Whitfield County Schools compare with nearby districts?
It ranks #2 of 2 for starting pay among the employers we list in Whitfield County (the highest is First Student — Dalton at $21.85/hr). Pay years differ, so check each source.
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