Forsyth County Schools school bus driver pay
Forsyth County (Cumming), 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 | Forsyth County (Cumming) |
| Pay year | 2026-27 |
| Guaranteed hours | not stated |
| Hours / days | not stated |
| Summer pay | not stated |
| Training payback | not stated |
| Notes | not stated |
Sources
- 2026-27 transportation salary schedule · checked 2026-10-30
How it compares
The starting rate is $0.59 below the Georgia median for school bus drivers ($21.61/hr, BLS OEWS May 2025) and $1.73 below 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.
| Forsyth County employer | Start $/hr | Top $/hr | Sign-on bonus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forsyth County Schools (this page) | $21.02 | $34.37 | not stated |
Forsyth County comparison · Georgia school bus driver pay by district · Paid CDL training list · Split-shift calculator
Frequently asked questions
How much does Forsyth County Schools pay school bus drivers?
Starting pay is $21.02/hr and the schedule tops out at $34.37/hr (2026-27), per 2026-27 transportation salary schedule.
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