Marietta City Schools school bus driver pay
Cobb County (City of Marietta), 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 | Cobb County (City of Marietta) |
| Pay year | 2026-27 |
| Guaranteed hours | not stated |
| Hours / days | not stated |
| Summer pay | not stated |
| Training payback | not stated |
| Notes | City school system inside Cobb County. Substitute driver rate also $29.09. |
Sources
- FY27 transportation salary schedule · checked 2026-10-30
How it compares
The starting rate is $7.48 above the Georgia median for school bus drivers ($21.61/hr, BLS OEWS May 2025) and $6.34 above 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.
| Cobb County employer | Start $/hr | Top $/hr | Sign-on bonus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marietta City Schools (this page) | $29.09 | $41.80 | not stated |
| Cobb County School District | $28.69 | $38.24 | not stated |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Marietta City Schools pay school bus drivers?
Starting pay is $29.09/hr and the schedule tops out at $41.80/hr (2026-27), per FY27 transportation salary schedule.
How does Marietta City Schools compare with nearby districts?
It ranks #1 of 2 for starting pay among the employers we list in Cobb County, the highest we list there. Pay years differ, so check each source.
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