Last updated · Sources: M-DCPS: Board item H-12 (revised), September 9, 2026 — Miami-Dade County Public Schools
Miami-Dade County, FL: school bus driver pay
1 employer that hires school bus drivers in Miami-Dade County. Click a column to sort. A blank cell means the source doesn't say, and we don't guess.
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Miami-Dade County Public Schools
| Employer | Start $/hr | Low $/hr | Top $/hr | Pay as published | Paid CDL training | Hours | Benefits | Source / date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Dade County Public Schools School district · Miami-Dade County (Miami) | $17.21 | $17.21 | not published | $17.21 per hour starting pay (School Bus Driver) | The job posting says applicants with a valid Florida Class E license are eligible for paid training to obtain the CDL permit and endorsements. | 10-month position; weekly hours not stated. | not stated | Board item H-12 (revised), September 9, 2026 — Miami-Dade County Public Schools Board item dated September 9, 2026; checked November 3, 2026. · checked 2026-11-03 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do school bus drivers make in Miami-Dade County, FL?
Published hourly pay starts at $17.21 across the 1 employer with an hourly rate. Each figure links to the employer's own source and the date we checked it.
Does Miami-Dade County pay for CDL training?
M-DCPS: The job posting says applicants with a valid Florida Class E license are eligible for paid training to obtain the CDL permit and endorsements.
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