Last updated (source checked) · DeSoto Parish School Board Salary Schedule (effective July 1, 2026)
DeSoto Parish School Board school bus driver pay
DeSoto Parish School Board lists $27,074–$31,079 per year (bus operators, 9 months, steps 0–25). Salary schedule effective July 1, 2026. Checked November 3, 2026.
De Soto County, Louisiana. The official DeSoto Parish School Board salary schedule (Other Support, 9 Months, revised Jul-26, effective July 1, 2026) lists Bus Operators from $27,074 at step 0 to $31,079 at step 25. No hourly rate is published, so none is shown. A blank means the cited source does not say.
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Salary schedule effective July 1, 2026. Checked November 3, 2026.
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| Employer type | School district |
|---|---|
| Locality | De Soto County, Louisiana |
| Pay basis | The official DeSoto Parish School Board salary schedule (Other Support, 9 Months, revised Jul-26, effective July 1, 2026) lists Bus Operators from $27,074 at step 0 to $31,079 at step 25. No hourly rate is published, so none is shown. |
| Pay period / effective date | Salary schedule effective July 1, 2026. Checked November 3, 2026. |
| Weekly hours | Not stated; 9-month position. |
| Paid training | Not stated. |
| Benefits | Not stated in the cited schedule. |
| Last checked | Nov 3, 2026 |
Source notes
- Yearly salary as published; not converted to an hourly rate. Substitute bus operators are paid $94.00 per day (5 hours).
Official sources
- ✓ Official source DeSoto Parish School Board Salary Schedule (effective July 1, 2026) · checked Nov 3, 2026
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What school bus driver pay does DeSoto Parish School Board publish?
$27,074–$31,079 per year (bus operators, 9 months, steps 0–25). The official DeSoto Parish School Board salary schedule (Other Support, 9 Months, revised Jul-26, effective July 1, 2026) lists Bus Operators from $27,074 at step 0 to $31,079 at step 25. No hourly rate is published, so none is shown Pay period: Salary schedule effective July 1, 2026. Checked November 3, 2026.
When was DeSoto Parish School Board'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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