Last updated Oct 30, 2026 · Sources: 2026-27 transportation salary schedule, Become a School Bus Driver page, BLS OEWS May 2025

Cobb County School District school bus driver pay

Cobb County School District pays school bus drivers $28.69–$38.24/hr for 2026-27 (source: 2026-27 transportation salary schedule; updated Oct 30, 2026).

Cobb County (Marietta), Georgia. Everything below comes from the linked sources, checked 2026-10-30. A blank means the source doesn't say.

Starting pay

$28.69/hr

2026-27

Top of scale

$38.24/hr

Sign-on bonus

not stated

Paid CDL training

Yes

Details

Employer type	District
Area	Cobb County (Marietta)
Pay year	2026-27
Guaranteed hours	not stated
Hours / days	~6 hrs/day split shift; 177 days
Summer pay	Yes — 15% of each check held back and paid over summer
Training payback	not stated
Notes	not stated

Sources

2026-27 transportation salary schedule · checked 2026-10-30
Become a School Bus Driver page · checked 2026-10-30

How it compares

The starting rate is $7.08 above the Georgia median for school bus drivers ($21.61/hr, BLS OEWS May 2025) and $5.94 above the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro median ($22.75/hr). The BLS median covers drivers at every experience level, so a new driver's rate is often below it.

Cobb County employer	Start $/hr	Top $/hr	Sign-on bonus
Marietta City Schools	$29.09	$41.80	not stated
Cobb County School District (this page)	$28.69	$38.24	not stated

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Cobb County School District pay school bus drivers?

Starting pay is $28.69/hr and the schedule tops out at $38.24/hr (2026-27), per 2026-27 transportation salary schedule. ~6 hrs/day split shift; 177 days.

Does Cobb County School District offer paid CDL training?

Yes, according to the source linked on this page.

How does Cobb County School District compare with nearby districts?

It ranks #2 of 2 for starting pay among the employers we list in Cobb County (the highest is Marietta City Schools at $29.09/hr). Pay years differ, so check each source.