Last updated · Sources: LinkedIn copy of district posting (third-party), GCS compensation page, BLS OEWS May 2025
Guilford County Schools school bus driver pay
Guilford County Schools pays school bus drivers from $16.38/hr for 2026-27 (source: LinkedIn copy of district posting (third-party); updated Oct 30, 2026). The top rate isn't published.
Guilford County (Greensboro), North 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 | Guilford County (Greensboro) |
| Pay year | 2026-27 |
| Guaranteed hours | not stated |
| Hours / days | 10-month, full-time |
| Summer pay | not stated |
| Training payback | not stated |
| Notes | Paid on classified grade 62. |
Sources
- LinkedIn copy of district posting (third-party) · checked 2026-10-30
- GCS compensation page · checked 2026-10-30
How it compares
The starting rate is $1.63 below the North Carolina median for school bus drivers ($18.01/hr, BLS OEWS May 2025) and $1.54 below the Greensboro-High Point, NC metro median ($17.92/hr). The BLS median covers drivers at every experience level, so a new driver's rate is often below it.
| Guilford County employer | Start $/hr | Top $/hr | Sign-on bonus |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Student — Greensboro | $20.00 | not stated | not stated |
| Guilford County Schools (this page) | $16.38 | not stated | not stated |
Guilford County comparison · North Carolina school bus driver pay by district · Paid CDL training list · Split-shift calculator
Frequently asked questions
How much does Guilford County Schools pay school bus drivers?
Starting pay is $16.38/hr (2026-27), per LinkedIn copy of district posting (third-party). 10-month, full-time.
How does Guilford County Schools compare with nearby districts?
It ranks #2 of 2 for starting pay among the employers we list in Guilford County (the highest is First Student — Greensboro at $20.00/hr). Pay years differ, so check each source.
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