Last updated (source checked) · DeSoto County Schools 2026-2027 Transportation Bus Driver & Bus Aide Pay Scale
DeSoto County Schools school bus driver pay
DeSoto County Schools lists $68.82–$136.25 per day (single route, experience 0–35). 2026–2027 pay scale. Checked November 3, 2026.
DeSoto County, Mississippi. The official 2026-2027 School Bus Driver & Bus Aide Pay Scale lists Single Route (BUS1) from $68.82 at 0 years to $136.25 at 35 years. The table prints no unit; the schedule's field-trip note refers to this as the driver's daily rate. Not converted to hourly. A blank means the cited source does not say.
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2026–2027 pay scale. Checked November 3, 2026.
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| Employer type | School district |
|---|---|
| Locality | DeSoto County, Mississippi |
| Pay basis | The official 2026-2027 School Bus Driver & Bus Aide Pay Scale lists Single Route (BUS1) from $68.82 at 0 years to $136.25 at 35 years. The table prints no unit; the schedule's field-trip note refers to this as the driver's daily rate. Not converted to hourly. |
| Pay period / effective date | 2026–2027 pay scale. Checked November 3, 2026. |
| Weekly hours | Not stated. |
| Paid training | Not stated. |
| Benefits | Not stated in the cited schedule. |
| Last checked | Nov 3, 2026 |
Source notes
- Double Route, SPED Route, DCAC and S-Sub Trainer columns are paid on different scales (trainee $40.00). Add-ons: dedicated/extended routes +$5–$15, CPR +$2, mid-day +$39; field trips $60 or $125. Substitutes are paid the rate of the route they cover.
Official sources
- ✓ Official source DeSoto County Schools 2026-2027 Transportation Bus Driver & Bus Aide Pay Scale · checked Nov 3, 2026
Coverage note
Source-backed partial coverage: 11 employers compared with 152 operating public elementary and secondary school districts (school year 2024–25). This is not complete statewide coverage. The source page links above are the authority for the posted pay.
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What school bus driver pay does DeSoto County Schools publish?
$68.82–$136.25 per day (single route, experience 0–35). The official 2026-2027 School Bus Driver & Bus Aide Pay Scale lists Single Route (BUS1) from $68.82 at 0 years to $136.25 at 35 years. The table prints no unit; the schedule's field-trip note refers to this as the driver's daily rate. Not converted to hourly Pay period: 2026–2027 pay scale. Checked November 3, 2026.
When was DeSoto County Schools's pay source checked?
The source was checked 2026-11-03. The effective date is shown separately and may not be stated by the source.
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