Last updated · Sources: FY2025-26 salary schedule, Drive With Us page, BLS OEWS May 2025
Rock Hill Schools school bus driver pay
Rock Hill Schools pays school bus drivers $20.29–$32.85/hr for 2025-26 (source: FY2025-26 salary schedule; updated Oct 30, 2026).
York County (Rock Hill), 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
Top of scale
Sign-on bonus
Paid CDL training
Details
| Employer type | District |
|---|---|
| Area | York County (Rock Hill) |
| Pay year | 2025-26 |
| Guaranteed hours | not stated |
| Hours / days | not stated |
| Summer pay | not stated |
| Training payback | not stated |
| Notes | "Free CDL training." Steps require 152+ days of driving per year. |
Sources
- FY2025-26 salary schedule · checked 2026-10-30
- Drive With Us page · checked 2026-10-30
How it compares
The starting rate is $1.11 above the South Carolina median for school bus drivers ($19.18/hr, BLS OEWS May 2025) and $1.83 below the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro median ($22.12/hr). The BLS median covers drivers at every experience level, so a new driver's rate is often below it.
| York County employer | Start $/hr | Top $/hr | Sign-on bonus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Mill School District 4 | $22.70 | $39.60 | not stated |
| Rock Hill Schools (this page) | $20.29 | $32.85 | not stated |
| York School District One | $19.99 | $32.46 | not stated |
| Clover School District | $18.00 | $32.80 | not stated |
York County comparison · South Carolina school bus driver pay by district · Paid CDL training list · Split-shift calculator
Frequently asked questions
How much does Rock Hill Schools pay school bus drivers?
Starting pay is $20.29/hr and the schedule tops out at $32.85/hr (2025-26), per FY2025-26 salary schedule.
Does Rock Hill Schools offer paid CDL training?
Yes, according to the source linked on this page.
How does Rock Hill Schools compare with nearby districts?
It ranks #2 of 4 for starting pay among the employers we list in York County (the highest is Fort Mill School District 4 at $22.70/hr). Pay years differ, so check each source.
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