Last updated · Sources: First Student: School Bus Driver — First Student (Portsmouth, RI), First Student: School Bus Driver — First Student (Tiverton, RI)
Newport County, RI: school bus driver pay
2 employers that hire school bus drivers in Newport County. Click a column to sort. A blank cell means the source doesn't say, and we don't guess.
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First Student
| Employer | Start $/hr | Low $/hr | Top $/hr | Pay as published | Paid CDL training | Hours | Benefits | Source / date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Student School transportation contractor · Newport County (Portsmouth) | not published | $29.12 | not published | $29.12 per hour after training (CDL school bus driver) | Paid CLP/CDL training at $16.00/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 (Portsmouth, RI) Posted August 13, 2026; wage effective period not stated. Checked November 3, 2026. · checked 2026-11-03 |
| First Student School transportation contractor · Newport County (Tiverton) | not published | $29.10 | not published | $29.10 per hour after training (CDL school bus driver) | Paid CLP/CDL training at $16.00/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 (Tiverton, RI) Posted August 13, 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 Newport County, RI?
Published hourly pay starts at $29.10–$29.12 across the 2 employers with an hourly rate. Each figure links to the employer's own source and the date we checked it.
Does Newport County pay for CDL training?
First Student: Paid CLP/CDL training at $16.00/hour.; First Student: Paid CLP/CDL training at $16.00/hour.
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