Last updated · Sources: PCPS: PCPS Hiring Bus Drivers — Polk County Public Schools
Polk County, FL: school bus driver pay
1 employer that hires school bus drivers in Polk County. Click a column to sort. A blank cell means the source doesn't say, and we don't guess.
Highest published hourly floor
$19.08/hr
Polk County Public Schools
| Employer | Start $/hr | Low $/hr | Top $/hr | Pay as published | Paid CDL training | Hours | Benefits | Source / date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polk County Public Schools School district · Polk County (Bartow) | $19.08 | $19.08 | not published | $19.08 per hour starting pay for full-time drivers (posted January 15, 2025) | Paid CDL training (per the cited post). | not stated | No-cost individual health insurance, employee health clinics, Florida Retirement System (per the cited post). | PCPS Hiring Bus Drivers — Polk County Public Schools Posted January 15, 2025; checked November 3, 2026. May be outdated. · checked 2026-11-03 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do school bus drivers make in Polk County, FL?
Published hourly pay starts at $19.08 across the 1 employer with an hourly rate. Each figure links to the employer's own source and the date we checked it.
Does Polk County pay for CDL training?
PCPS: Paid CDL training (per the cited post).
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