Last updated · Sources: FY 2026-27 bus driver / bus aide salary scale, FY 2026-27 district supplements / other pay, BLS OEWS May 2025
Chester County School District school bus driver pay
Chester County School District pays school bus drivers $20.53–$27.13/hr for 2026-27 (source: FY 2026-27 bus driver / bus aide salary scale; updated Oct 30, 2026).
Chester County (Chester/Great Falls), South Carolina. Everything below comes from the linked sources, 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 | Chester County (Chester/Great Falls) |
| Pay year | 2026-27 |
| Guaranteed hours | not stated |
| Hours / days | not stated |
| Summer pay | Summer bus driving: +$5/hr |
| Training payback | not stated |
| Notes | Steps 0–28. A step counts after 152 days of state-funded driving in one fiscal year. |
Sources
- FY 2026-27 bus driver / bus aide salary scale · checked 2026-10-30
- FY 2026-27 district supplements / other pay · checked 2026-10-30
How it compares
The starting rate is $1.35 above the South Carolina median for school bus drivers ($19.18/hr, BLS OEWS May 2025) and $1.59 below the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro median ($22.12/hr). The BLS median covers drivers at every experience level, so a new driver's rate is often below it.
| Chester County employer | Start $/hr | Top $/hr | Sign-on bonus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester County School District (this page) | $20.53 | $27.13 | not stated |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Chester County School District pay school bus drivers?
Starting pay is $20.53/hr and the schedule tops out at $27.13/hr (2026-27), per FY 2026-27 bus driver / bus aide salary scale.
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