Cherokee County School District school bus driver pay
Cherokee County (Canton), Georgia. Everything below comes from the linked source, checked 2026-10-30. A blank means the source doesn't say.
Starting pay
2026-27
Top of scale
Sign-on bonus
Paid CDL training
Details
| Employer type | District |
|---|---|
| Area | Cherokee County (Canton) |
| Pay year | 2026-27 |
| Guaranteed hours | not stated |
| Hours / days | 180-day calendar |
| Summer pay | not stated |
| Training payback | not stated |
| Notes | not stated |
Sources
- Join the Transportation Team page · checked 2026-10-30
How it compares
The starting rate is $3.08 above the Georgia median for school bus drivers ($21.61/hr, BLS OEWS May 2025) and $1.94 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.
| Cherokee County employer | Start $/hr | Top $/hr | Sign-on bonus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee County School District (this page) | $24.69 | not stated | not stated |
Cherokee County comparison · Georgia school bus driver pay by district · Paid CDL training list · Split-shift calculator
Frequently asked questions
How much does Cherokee County School District pay school bus drivers?
Starting pay is $24.69/hr (2026-27), per Join the Transportation Team page. 180-day calendar.
Does Cherokee County School District offer paid CDL training?
Yes, according to the source linked on this page.
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