Last updated · Sources: 2026-27 bus driver salary schedule, BLS OEWS May 2025
Lexington County School District Three school bus driver pay
Lexington County School District Three pays school bus drivers $16.33–$27.76/hr for 2026-27 (source: 2026-27 bus driver salary schedule; updated Oct 30, 2026).
Lexington County (Batesburg-Leesville), South Carolina. 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 | Lexington County (Batesburg-Leesville) |
| Pay year | 2026-27 |
| Guaranteed hours | not stated |
| Hours / days | Hours set by the transportation director; 180 days |
| Summer pay | not stated |
| Training payback | not stated |
| Notes | Schedule raised 2% over 2025-26. Steps 0–30. |
Sources
- 2026-27 bus driver salary schedule · checked 2026-10-30
How it compares
The starting rate is $2.85 below the South Carolina median for school bus drivers ($19.18/hr, BLS OEWS May 2025) and $1.44 below the Columbia, SC metro median ($17.77/hr). The BLS median covers drivers at every experience level, so a new driver's rate is often below it.
| Lexington County employer | Start $/hr | Top $/hr | Sign-on bonus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington County School District One | $20.47 | not stated | not stated |
| Lexington School District Two | $19.83 | $32.81 | not stated |
| Lexington School District Four | $19.17 | $30.30 | not stated |
| Lexington-Richland School District Five | $18.22 | $28.19 | not stated |
| Lexington County School District Three (this page) | $16.33 | $27.76 | not stated |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Lexington County School District Three pay school bus drivers?
Starting pay is $16.33/hr and the schedule tops out at $27.76/hr (2026-27), per 2026-27 bus driver salary schedule. Hours set by the transportation director; 180 days.
How does Lexington County School District Three compare with nearby districts?
It ranks #5 of 5 for starting pay among the employers we list in Lexington County (the highest is Lexington County School District One at $20.47/hr). Pay years differ, so check each source.
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