Clayton County Public Schools school bus driver pay
Clayton County (Jonesboro), Georgia. Everything below comes from the linked source, checked 2026-10-30. A blank means the source doesn't say.
Starting pay
$25.21/hr
2026-27
Top of scale
not stated
Sign-on bonus
not stated
Paid CDL training
not stated
Details
| Employer type | District |
|---|---|
| Area | Clayton County (Jonesboro) |
| Pay year | 2026-27 |
| Guaranteed hours | not stated |
| Hours / days | 6-hr workday |
| Summer pay | not stated |
| Training payback | not stated |
| Notes | not stated |
Sources
- Recruitment page · checked 2026-10-30
How it compares
The starting rate is $3.60 above the Georgia median for school bus drivers ($21.61/hr, BLS OEWS May 2025) and $2.46 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.
| Clayton County employer | Start $/hr | Top $/hr | Sign-on bonus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton County Public Schools (this page) | $25.21 | not stated | not stated |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Clayton County Public Schools pay school bus drivers?
Starting pay is $25.21/hr (2026-27), per Recruitment page. 6-hr workday.
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