Last updated · Sources: Spartanburg School District Six: District Six bus driver posting, Spartanburg School District Five: SalarySchedule.org copy of FY2026-27 bus driver schedule (third-party), Spartanburg County School District Two: "Drive for D2" district article (July 22, 2026), Spartanburg School District Three: Bus Driver 2026-27 salary schedule (from spartanburg3.org salary schedules page), Spartanburg School District One: District One posting (School Bus Driver 2026), Spartanburg School District Seven: FY26-27 transportation salary schedule, Spartanburg School District Seven: Drive a Bus page, Spartanburg County School District Four: District Four bus driver posting (full-time), BLS OEWS May 2025
Spartanburg County, SC: school bus driver pay side by side
7 employers that hire school bus drivers in Spartanburg County. Click a column to sort. A blank cell means the source doesn't say, and we don't guess.
Best starting pay
Spartanburg School District Six
Lowest starting pay
Spartanburg School District Seven ($1.85/hr less)
Highest top of scale
Spartanburg School District Five
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spartanburg School District Six District · Spartanburg County (Roebuck/Dorman) | $20.04 | county best | −$1.90 | $30.72 | not stated | not stated | not stated | not stated | District Six bus driver posting posting (start date 08/26/2025, rate updated) · checked 2026-10-30 |
| Spartanburg School District Five District · Spartanburg County (Duncan/Wellford) | $19.82 | −$0.22 | −$2.12 | $30.75 | not stated | not stated | not stated | not stated | SalarySchedule.org copy of FY2026-27 bus driver schedule (third-party) 2026-27 · checked 2026-10-30 |
| Spartanburg County School District Two District · Spartanburg County (Chesnee/Boiling Springs) | $18.86 | −$1.18 | −$3.08 | not stated | not stated | not stated | not stated | not stated | "Drive for D2" district article (July 22, 2026) 2026-27 · checked 2026-10-30 |
| Spartanburg School District Three District · Spartanburg County (Glendale/Cowpens/Pacolet) | $18.82 | −$1.22 | −$3.12 | $26.16 | not stated | not stated | not stated 180 days | not stated | Bus Driver 2026-27 salary schedule (from spartanburg3.org salary schedules page) 2026-27 · checked 2026-10-30 |
| Spartanburg School District One District · Spartanburg County (Campobello/Inman) | $18.79 | −$1.25 | −$3.15 | not stated | not stated | not stated | not stated | not stated | District One posting (School Bus Driver 2026) 2026 · checked 2026-10-30 |
| Spartanburg School District Seven District · Spartanburg County (City of Spartanburg) | $18.19 | −$1.85 | −$3.75 | $25.69 | not stated | Yes | not stated | not stated | FY26-27 transportation salary schedule Drive a Bus page 2026-27 · checked 2026-10-30 |
| Spartanburg County School District Four District · Spartanburg County (Woodruff) | not published | not stated | not stated | not published | not stated | not stated | not stated | not stated | District Four bus driver posting (full-time) posting (start date 08/10/2026) · checked 2026-10-30 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do school bus drivers make in Spartanburg County, SC?
Starting pay runs $18.19–$20.04 an hour across the 6 employers we track here, and the highest top of scale is $30.75/hr. Pay years differ by employer; each figure links to its source and the date we checked it.
Which Spartanburg County employer pays school bus drivers the most to start?
Spartanburg School District Six, at $20.04/hr (posting (start date 08/26/2025, rate updated)). The lowest starting rate we found in the county is $18.19/hr at Spartanburg School District Seven.
Which Spartanburg County employers pay for CDL training?
Spartanburg School District Seven says it offers 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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