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$40,668
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Bus Driver is $40,668 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $38,806 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $1,861 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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| Job Title | Salary |
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| Bus Driver | $40,668 /yr |
| Bus Driver III | $51,612 /yr |
| Assistant Head Bus Driver | $42,891 /yr |
Related Job Titles
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Some related job titles are City Bus Driver Salaries with median pay of $47,913, County Bus Driver Salaries with median pay of $46,408, District School Bus Driver Salaries with median pay of $58,096, Bus Operator Salaries with median pay of $42,366.
Top Paying Companies
For a Bus Driver in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Bus Driver in United States. Employers include Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Jefferson Lines and Unitrans.
Top Paying Companies
For Bus Driver in United States
| 1 | Metropolitan Transportation Authority | $51,742 | |
| 2 | Jefferson Lines | $51,101 | |
| 3 | Unitrans | $50,549 | |
| 4 | Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority | $49,584 | |
| 5 | STA | $49,040 | |
| 6 | NJ TRANSIT | $48,143 | |
| 7 | Apple Bus | $48,056 | |
| 8 | Regional Transportation District | $47,942 | |
| 9 | Cache Valley Transit District | $47,462 | |
| 10 | Coach USA | $47,249 |
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| Job Title | Salary |
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| Bus Driver | $40,668 /yr |
| Bus Driver III | $51,612 /yr |
| Assistant Head Bus Driver | $42,891 /yr |
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Top Paying Industries
For a Bus Driver in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Bus Driver in United States are Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $47,158, Information Technology with a median total pay of $46,669, Transportation & Logistics with a median total pay of $45,179, Real Estate with a median total pay of $44,676, and Media & Communication with a median total pay of $43,951.
- Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$47,158
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Government & Public Administration
Top paying companies in Government & Public Administration for Bus Driver are Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, and Metro Transit (Minneapolis/St.Paul).
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Transportation salaries are growing rapidly as the demand for transportation workers grows. The increasing importance of e-commerce and global supply chains are likely to keep the need for transportation workers strong. Also, turnover in the transportation industry is high and an aging workforce is pushing employers to attract new workers to the industry through better pay and benefits.
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Bus Driver pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Bus Driver is $38,806 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Bus Driver salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 3956 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Bus Driver employees.
The highest salary for a Bus Driver in United States is $54,441 per year.
The lowest salary for a Bus Driver in United States is $27,662 per year.
If you are thinking of becoming a Bus Driver or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Bus Driver.
Some bus companies offer drivers an opportunity to earn overtime pay, bonuses, profit sharing, and tips that can total $1,861.42 each year. This is in addition to a base salary that 66% of bus drivers say they are satisfied with.
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Salary as a bus driver can heavily depend on where you're located in the bus driver career path. At the start, a bus driver's total pay is often around $28,741.30 each year. With more experience and new certifications, they can reach the average pay of $40,667.65. By the end of their career, a bus driver's pay may be closer to the max of $57,847.18.
Learn more about negotiating salaries from thousands of other real professionals
The easiest way for many bus drivers to make more money is to simply take on additional routes and shifts to earn overtime pay. If the driver is eligible to receive tips, then offering superior customer service may increase gratuity pay. To receive a higher salary, it may be best for a driver to move to a different type of bus service. For instance, driving a motor coach for wealthy clients or driving long distance interstate routes may prove more lucrative. Larger buses may require licensing and certification, such as CDL Class A/B, Passenger Endorsement, Air Brake Endorsement, and DOT medical accreditations.
To receive a higher salary, you need to prove your worth to your company. Read postings for [bus driver jobs](https://www.glassdoor.com/Job/bus-driver-jobs-SRCH_KO0,10.htm) to see what other drivers with your experience are making in your area. When asking for a raise, be sure to provide information such as the number of hours spent behind the wheel, your safety record, and any customer feedback. Make sure your resume has been updated to reflect any recent certifications and licenses you've earned. The Glassdoor job interview page may also give you some hints as to what companies look for when hiring a driver.