Last updated · Sources: First Student: School Bus Driver — First Student (Nashua, NH), First Student: School Bus Driver — First Student (Hillsborough, NH)
Hillsborough County, NH: school bus driver pay
2 employers that hire school bus drivers in Hillsborough County. Click a column to sort. A blank cell means the source doesn't say, and we don't guess.
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| Employer | Start $/hr | Low $/hr | Top $/hr | Pay as published | Paid CDL training | Hours | Benefits | Source / date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Student School transportation contractor · Hillsborough County (Nashua) | not published | $26.52 | $31.00 | $26.52–$31.00 per hour after training (CDL school bus driver) | Paid CLP/CDL training at $13.00/hour. | Part-time; the posting lists a guaranteed minimum of paid hours per day. | Medical, dental, vision and life coverage options and a 401(k) with company match are listed. | School Bus Driver — First Student (Nashua, NH) Posted August 26, 2026; wage effective period not stated. Checked November 3, 2026. · checked 2026-11-03 |
| First Student School transportation contractor · Hillsborough County (Hillsborough) | not published | $26.00 | $30.00 | $26.00–$30.00 per hour after training (CDL school bus driver) | Paid CLP/CDL training at $19.50/hour. | Part-time; the posting lists a guaranteed minimum of paid hours per day. | Medical, dental, vision and life coverage options and a 401(k) with company match are listed. | School Bus Driver — First Student (Hillsborough, NH) Posted October 16, 2026; wage effective period not stated. Checked November 3, 2026. · checked 2026-11-03 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do school bus drivers make in Hillsborough County, NH?
Published hourly pay starts at $26.00–$26.52 across the 2 employers with an hourly rate, and the highest top of range is $31.00/hr. Each figure links to the employer's own source and the date we checked it.
Does Hillsborough County pay for CDL training?
First Student: Paid CLP/CDL training at $13.00/hour.; First Student: Paid CLP/CDL training at $19.50/hour.
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