Last updated · Sources: Houston ISD: 2026-2027 Compensation Plan — Houston ISD, Cy-Fair ISD: Apply to be a Bus Driver — Cypress-Fairbanks ISD, Katy ISD: Compensation and Benefits Plan 2026-27 — Katy ISD, Aldine ISD: Career Opportunities — Aldine ISD Transportation
Harris County, TX: school bus driver pay
4 employers that hire school bus drivers in Harris County. Click a column to sort. A blank cell means the source doesn't say, and we don't guess.
Highest published hourly floor
Houston Independent School District
Highest top of range
| Employer | Start $/hr | Low $/hr | Top $/hr | Pay as published | Paid CDL training | Hours | Benefits | Source / date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Independent School District School district · Harris County (Houston) | $30.00 | $30.00 | $35.00 | $30.00 per hour (morning or afternoon drivers); $35.00 (both runs) | Bus Driver Trainee rate is $17.00 per hour (per the plan). | not stated | not stated | 2026-2027 Compensation Plan — Houston ISD 2026-27 plan; checked November 3, 2026. · checked 2026-11-03 |
| Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District School district · Harris County (Cypress) | $23.46 | $23.46 | not published | $23.46 per hour starting pay | The page lists paid training year-round. | Average workday 6.5 hours. | not stated | Apply to be a Bus Driver — Cypress-Fairbanks ISD Effective date not stated; checked November 3, 2026. · checked 2026-11-03 |
| Aldine Independent School District School district · Harris County (Houston) | $20.00 | $20.00 | not published | $20.00 per hour starting pay for drivers | not stated | not stated | not stated | Career Opportunities — Aldine ISD Transportation Effective date not stated; checked November 3, 2026. · checked 2026-11-03 |
| Katy Independent School District School district · Harris County (Katy) | $20.18 | $18.35 | $24.63 | $20.18 per hour starting rate (pay grade A05, $18.35–$24.63) | not stated | not stated | not stated | Compensation and Benefits Plan 2026-27 — Katy ISD 2026-27 plan; checked November 3, 2026. · checked 2026-11-03 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do school bus drivers make in Harris County, TX?
Published hourly pay starts at $18.35–$30.00 across the 4 employers with an hourly rate, and the highest top of range is $35.00/hr. Each figure links to the employer's own source and the date we checked it.
Does Harris County pay for CDL training?
Houston ISD: Bus Driver Trainee rate is $17.00 per hour (per the plan).; Cy-Fair ISD: The page lists paid training year-round.; Katy ISD: Not stated in the cited source.; Aldine ISD: Not stated in the cited source.
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