Last updated · Sources: FY26-27 transportation salary schedule, Drive a Bus page, BLS OEWS May 2025
Spartanburg School District Seven school bus driver pay
Spartanburg School District Seven pays school bus drivers $18.19–$25.69/hr for 2026-27 (source: FY26-27 transportation salary schedule; updated Oct 30, 2026).
Spartanburg County (City of Spartanburg), South Carolina. Everything below comes from the linked sources, 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 | Spartanburg County (City of Spartanburg) |
| Pay year | 2026-27 |
| Guaranteed hours | not stated |
| Hours / days | not stated |
| Summer pay | not stated |
| Training payback | not stated |
| Notes | CDL application fee waived. Most positions qualify for full-time benefits and a performance bonus (amount not stated). Steps 0–23. |
Sources
- FY26-27 transportation salary schedule · checked 2026-10-30
- Drive a Bus page · checked 2026-10-30
How it compares
The starting rate is $0.99 below the South Carolina median for school bus drivers ($19.18/hr, BLS OEWS May 2025) and $3.75 below the Spartanburg, SC metro median ($21.94/hr). The BLS median covers drivers at every experience level, so a new driver's rate is often below it.
| Spartanburg County employer | Start $/hr | Top $/hr | Sign-on bonus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spartanburg School District Six | $20.04 | $30.72 | not stated |
| Spartanburg School District Five | $19.82 | $30.75 | not stated |
| Spartanburg County School District Two | $18.86 | not stated | not stated |
| Spartanburg School District Three | $18.82 | $26.16 | not stated |
| Spartanburg School District One | $18.79 | not stated | not stated |
| Spartanburg School District Seven (this page) | $18.19 | $25.69 | not stated |
| Spartanburg County School District Four | not published | not published | not stated |
Spartanburg County comparison · South Carolina school bus driver pay by district · Paid CDL training list · Split-shift calculator
Frequently asked questions
How much does Spartanburg School District Seven pay school bus drivers?
Starting pay is $18.19/hr and the schedule tops out at $25.69/hr (2026-27), per FY26-27 transportation salary schedule.
Does Spartanburg School District Seven offer paid CDL training?
Yes, according to the source linked on this page.
How does Spartanburg School District Seven compare with nearby districts?
It ranks #6 of 6 for starting pay among the employers we list in Spartanburg County (the highest is Spartanburg School District Six at $20.04/hr). Pay years differ, so check each source.
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