Gwinnett County Public Schools school bus driver pay
Gwinnett County, 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 | Gwinnett County |
| Pay year | 2026-27 |
| Guaranteed hours | Guaranteed hours (amount not stated); most work 6–8 hrs/day |
| Hours / days | Mid-day break ~9:30–1:30 |
| Summer pay | Summers off (pay over summer not stated) |
| Training payback | not stated |
| Notes | "100% Fully Paid" CDL training at full pay; no Social Security deduction (5% more take-home). Top shown as "$31+". |
Sources
- GCPS bus driver page · checked 2026-10-30
How it compares
The starting rate is $0.83 above the Georgia median for school bus drivers ($21.61/hr, BLS OEWS May 2025) and $0.31 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.
| Gwinnett County employer | Start $/hr | Top $/hr | Sign-on bonus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gwinnett County Public Schools (this page) | $22.44 | $31.00 | not stated |
Gwinnett County comparison · Georgia school bus driver pay by district · Paid CDL training list · Split-shift calculator
Frequently asked questions
How much does Gwinnett County Public Schools pay school bus drivers?
Starting pay is $22.44/hr and the schedule tops out at $31.00/hr (2026-27), per GCPS bus driver page. Mid-day break ~9:30–1:30.
Does Gwinnett County Public Schools offer paid CDL training?
Yes, according to the source linked on this page.
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