City Schools of Decatur school bus driver pay
DeKalb County (City of Decatur), 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 | DeKalb County (City of Decatur) |
| Pay year | 2026-27 |
| Guaranteed hours | not stated |
| Hours / days | 185 days × 6 hrs |
| Summer pay | not stated |
| Training payback | not stated |
| Notes | City school system inside DeKalb County. |
Sources
- FY2026-27 bus driver salary schedule · checked 2026-10-30
How it compares
The starting rate is $4.68 above the Georgia median for school bus drivers ($21.61/hr, BLS OEWS May 2025) and $3.54 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.
| DeKalb County employer | Start $/hr | Top $/hr | Sign-on bonus |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Schools of Decatur (this page) | $26.29 | $36.73 | not stated |
| DeKalb County School District | $21.68 | $31.02 | not stated |
DeKalb County comparison · Georgia school bus driver pay by district · Paid CDL training list · Split-shift calculator
Frequently asked questions
How much does City Schools of Decatur pay school bus drivers?
Starting pay is $26.29/hr and the schedule tops out at $36.73/hr (2026-27), per FY2026-27 bus driver salary schedule. 185 days × 6 hrs.
How does City Schools of Decatur compare with nearby districts?
It ranks #1 of 2 for starting pay among the employers we list in DeKalb County, the highest we list there. Pay years differ, so check each source.
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