Last updated · Sources: Lexington County School District One: FY2025-26 bus driver salary schedule, Lexington School District Two: FY 2025-26 bus driver salary schedule (scanned PDF), Lexington School District Two: Bus driver job openings page, Lexington School District Four: 2026-27 bus driver salary schedule (linked from lex4.org salary schedules page), Lexington-Richland School District Five: District Five job board, Lexington County School District Three: 2026-27 bus driver salary schedule, BLS OEWS May 2025
Lexington County, SC: school bus driver pay side by side
5 employers that hire school bus drivers in Lexington County. Click a column to sort. A blank cell means the source doesn't say, and we don't guess.
Best starting pay
Lexington County School District One
Lowest starting pay
Lexington County School District Three ($4.14/hr less)
Highest top of scale
Lexington School District Two
| Employer | Start $/hr | vs county best start | vs BLS metro median | Top $/hr | Sign-on bonus | Paid CDL training | Guaranteed hours | Summer pay | Source / date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington County School District One District · Lexington County | $20.47 | county best | +$2.70 | not stated | not stated | not stated | not stated | not stated | FY2025-26 bus driver salary schedule 2025-26 · checked 2026-10-30 |
| Lexington School District Two District · Lexington County (West Columbia/Cayce) | $19.83 | −$0.64 | +$2.06 | $32.81 | not stated | Yes | not stated | not stated | FY 2025-26 bus driver salary schedule (scanned PDF) Bus driver job openings page 2025-26 (latest bus driver schedule posted) · checked 2026-10-30 |
| Lexington School District Four District · Lexington County (Swansea/Gaston) | $19.17 | −$1.30 | +$1.40 | $30.30 | not stated | not stated | not stated 183 days, 5–8 hours a day | not stated | 2026-27 bus driver salary schedule (linked from lex4.org salary schedules page) 2026-27 · checked 2026-10-30 |
| Lexington-Richland School District Five District · Lexington & Richland Counties (Irmo/Chapin) | $18.22 | −$2.25 | +$0.45 | $28.19 | not stated | Yes | not stated 180 days | not stated | District Five job board 2026-27 · checked 2026-10-30 |
| Lexington County School District Three District · Lexington County (Batesburg-Leesville) | $16.33 | −$4.14 | −$1.44 | $27.76 | not stated | not stated | not stated Hours set by the transportation director; 180 days | not stated | 2026-27 bus driver salary schedule 2026-27 · checked 2026-10-30 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do school bus drivers make in Lexington County, SC?
Starting pay runs $16.33–$20.47 an hour across the 5 employers we track here, and the highest top of scale is $32.81/hr. Pay years differ by employer; each figure links to its source and the date we checked it.
Which Lexington County employer pays school bus drivers the most to start?
Lexington County School District One, at $20.47/hr (2025-26). The lowest starting rate we found in the county is $16.33/hr at Lexington County School District Three.
Which Lexington County employers pay for CDL training?
Lexington School District Two and Lexington-Richland School District Five say they offer paid CDL training. Check each employer's page for payback terms. See also paid CDL training in SC, NC and GA.
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