Last updated · Sources: FY 2025-26 bus driver salary schedule (scanned PDF), Bus driver job openings page, BLS OEWS May 2025
Lexington School District Two school bus driver pay
Lexington School District Two pays school bus drivers $19.83–$32.81/hr (source: FY 2025-26 bus driver salary schedule (scanned PDF); updated Oct 30, 2026).
Lexington County (West Columbia/Cayce), South Carolina. Everything below comes from the linked sources, checked 2026-10-30. A blank means the source doesn't say.
Starting pay
2025-26 (latest bus driver schedule posted)
Top of scale
Sign-on bonus
Paid CDL training
Details
| Employer type | District |
|---|---|
| Area | Lexington County (West Columbia/Cayce) |
| Pay year | 2025-26 (latest bus driver schedule posted) |
| Guaranteed hours | not stated |
| Hours / days | not stated |
| Summer pay | not stated |
| Training payback | not stated |
| Notes | Credit for previous commercial driving and military experience can raise starting pay. Schedule runs 0–25 years. |
Sources
- FY 2025-26 bus driver salary schedule (scanned PDF) · checked 2026-10-30 · read from a scanned image
- Bus driver job openings page · checked 2026-10-30
How it compares
The starting rate is $0.65 above the South Carolina median for school bus drivers ($19.18/hr, BLS OEWS May 2025) and $2.06 above 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 (this page) | $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 | $16.33 | $27.76 | not stated |
Lexington County comparison · South Carolina school bus driver pay by district · Paid CDL training list · Split-shift calculator
Frequently asked questions
How much does Lexington School District Two pay school bus drivers?
Starting pay is $19.83/hr and the schedule tops out at $32.81/hr (2025-26 (latest bus driver schedule posted)), per FY 2025-26 bus driver salary schedule (scanned PDF).
Does Lexington School District Two offer paid CDL training?
Yes, according to the source linked on this page.
How does Lexington School District Two compare with nearby districts?
It ranks #2 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.
The Bus Lot Weekly
New raises, sign-on bonuses and paid-training offers near you, every week. Free.
Free weekly email. Unsubscribe anytime.