Last updated Oct 30, 2026 · Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025, school bus drivers (SOC 53-3051)

Split-shift real hourly pay calculator

Bus driving pays by the hour you drive, but the day runs from your first pre-trip to your last post-trip. This shows what you really make per hour you're tied up.

Hourly rate ($) Morning paid hoursAfternoon paid hours Guaranteed minimum hours/day (0 if none) Unpaid mid-day gap (hours) Do you go home during the gap? One-way commute (minutes)Work days per year Extra paid hours per week (field trips, activity runs)

Paid hours = the larger of your route hours or your guaranteed minimum. "Real hourly" = daily pay ÷ (paid hours + commute time, and the gap only if you stay at the lot). Weeks per year = days ÷ 5.

Split-shift real hourly pay calculator

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