Last updated · Sources: Kalispell Public Schools: Drive for Kalispell Public Schools · Bus Driver Careers

Flathead County, MT: school bus driver pay

1 employer that hires school bus drivers in Flathead County. Click a column to sort. A blank cell means the source doesn't say, and we don't guess.

Highest published hourly floor

$23.13/hr

Kalispell Public School District 5

Highest top of range

$29.33/hr
EmployerStart $/hrLow $/hrTop $/hrPay as publishedPaid CDL trainingHoursBenefitsSource / date
Kalispell Public School District 5
School district · Flathead County (Kalispell)
$23.13$23.13$29.33$23.13 starting wage per hour100% paid CDL training; applicants earn a paycheck while training.Full-time route: approximately 40 hours per week across morning, midday, and afternoon shifts; single- and two-shift roles are also available.Health, dental, and vision coverage; Montana PERS retirement; paid holidays, sick leave, vacation accrual; life insurance; and FSA/HSA options, subject to eligibility/qualifying-route terms stated by the source.Drive for Kalispell Public Schools · Bus Driver Careers
Page published August 15, 2026; wage effective date not stated. · checked 2026-11-01

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Frequently asked questions

How much do school bus drivers make in Flathead County, MT?

Published hourly pay starts at $23.13 across the 1 employer with an hourly rate, and the highest top of range is $29.33/hr. Each figure links to the employer's own source and the date we checked it.

Does Flathead County pay for CDL training?

Kalispell Public Schools: 100% paid CDL training; applicants earn a paycheck while training.

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