Last updated · Sources: Bus Drivers page, BLS OEWS May 2025
Barrow County School System school bus driver pay
Barrow County School System pays school bus drivers $17.15–$28.36/hr (source: Bus Drivers page; updated Oct 30, 2026).
Barrow County (Winder), Georgia. Everything below comes from the linked source, checked 2026-10-30. A blank means the source doesn't say.
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Paid CDL training
Details
| Employer type | District |
|---|---|
| Area | Barrow County (Winder) |
| Pay year | current |
| Guaranteed hours | not stated |
| Hours / days | not stated |
| Summer pay | not stated |
| Training payback | not stated |
| Notes | Entry-level range as stated by district. |
Sources
- ✓ Official Bus Drivers page · checked 2026-10-30
How it compares
The starting rate is $4.46 below the Georgia median for school bus drivers ($21.61/hr, BLS OEWS May 2025). The BLS median covers drivers at every experience level, so a new driver's rate is often below it.
| Barrow County employer | Start $/hr | Top $/hr | Sign-on bonus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrow County School System (this page) | $17.15 | $28.36 | not stated |
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How much does Barrow County School System pay school bus drivers?
Starting pay is $17.15/hr and the schedule tops out at $28.36/hr (current), per Bus Drivers page.
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