Last updated · Sources: 2026-27 salary schedule, Now hiring page, BLS OEWS May 2025
Fort Mill School District 4 school bus driver pay
Fort Mill School District 4 pays school bus drivers $22.70–$39.60/hr for 2026-27 (source: 2026-27 salary schedule; updated Oct 30, 2026).
York County (Fort Mill), 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 | York County (Fort Mill) |
| Pay year | 2026-27 |
| Guaranteed hours | not stated |
| Hours / days | Shifts 6–9 AM and 1:45–4:45 PM; 180 contract days |
| Summer pay | Year-round pay advertised |
| Training payback | not stated |
| Notes | Paid training once you are eligible to drive. |
Sources
- 2026-27 salary schedule · checked 2026-10-30
- Now hiring page · checked 2026-10-30
How it compares
The starting rate is $3.52 above the South Carolina median for school bus drivers ($19.18/hr, BLS OEWS May 2025) and $0.58 above 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.
| York County employer | Start $/hr | Top $/hr | Sign-on bonus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Mill School District 4 (this page) | $22.70 | $39.60 | not stated |
| Rock Hill Schools | $20.29 | $32.85 | not stated |
| York School District One | $19.99 | $32.46 | not stated |
| Clover School District | $18.00 | $32.80 | not stated |
York County comparison · South Carolina school bus driver pay by district · Paid CDL training list · Split-shift calculator
Frequently asked questions
How much does Fort Mill School District 4 pay school bus drivers?
Starting pay is $22.70/hr and the schedule tops out at $39.60/hr (2026-27), per 2026-27 salary schedule. Shifts 6–9 AM and 1:45–4:45 PM; 180 contract days.
Does Fort Mill School District 4 offer paid CDL training?
Yes, according to the source linked on this page.
How does Fort Mill School District 4 compare with nearby districts?
It ranks #1 of 4 for starting pay among the employers we list in York County, the highest we list there. Pay years differ, so check each source.
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