Last updated · Sources: First Student: School Bus Driver — First Student (Derry, NH), First Student: School Bus Driver — First Student (Windham, NH), First Student: School Bus Driver — First Student (Exeter, NH)
Rockingham County, NH: school bus driver pay
3 employers that hire school bus drivers in Rockingham County. Click a column to sort. A blank cell means the source doesn't say, and we don't guess.
Highest published hourly floor
First Student
Highest top of range
| Employer | Start $/hr | Low $/hr | Top $/hr | Pay as published | Paid CDL training | Hours | Benefits | Source / date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Student School transportation contractor · Rockingham County (Exeter) | not published | $30.00 | not published | $30.00 per hour after training (CDL school bus driver) | Paid CLP/CDL training at $17.00/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 (Exeter, NH) Posted September 14, 2026; wage effective period not stated. Checked November 3, 2026. · checked 2026-11-03 |
| First Student School transportation contractor · Rockingham County (Windham) | not published | $28.96 | $30.60 | $28.96–$30.60 per hour after training (CDL school bus driver) | Paid CLP/CDL training at $15.00/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 (Windham, NH) Posted September 30, 2026; wage effective period not stated. Checked November 3, 2026. · checked 2026-11-03 |
| First Student School transportation contractor · Rockingham County (Derry) | not published | $27.00 | $30.00 | $27.00–$30.00 per hour after training (CDL school bus driver) | Paid CLP/CDL training at $15.00/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 (Derry, NH) Posted October 15, 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 Rockingham County, NH?
Published hourly pay starts at $27.00–$30.00 across the 3 employers with an hourly rate, and the highest top of range is $30.60/hr. Each figure links to the employer's own source and the date we checked it.
Does Rockingham County pay for CDL training?
First Student: Paid CLP/CDL training at $15.00/hour.; First Student: Paid CLP/CDL training at $15.00/hour.; First Student: Paid CLP/CDL training at $17.00/hour.
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