Last updated (source checked) · East Baton Rouge Parish School System FY27 Salary Schedule Manual
East Baton Rouge Parish School System school bus driver pay
East Baton Rouge Parish School System lists $20.50–$29.04 per hour (bus operator, 9 months, 6 hours a day, steps 0–35). 2026–2027 (FY27) salary schedule, July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. Checked November 3, 2026.
East Baton Rouge County, Louisiana. The official FY27 Salary Schedule Manual approved by the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board, effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 (page 31, 'Transportation 9-Month, Bus Operator 9M 6H'), lists $20.50 per hour at step 0 rising to $29.04 at step 35. The same table appears in the board-approved FY27 General Fund budget booklet. A blank means the cited source does not say.
Hourly pay range
2026–2027 (FY27) salary schedule, July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. Checked November 3, 2026.
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| Employer type | School district |
|---|---|
| Locality | East Baton Rouge County, Louisiana |
| Pay basis | The official FY27 Salary Schedule Manual approved by the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board, effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 (page 31, 'Transportation 9-Month, Bus Operator 9M 6H'), lists $20.50 per hour at step 0 rising to $29.04 at step 35. The same table appears in the board-approved FY27 General Fund budget booklet. |
| Pay period / effective date | 2026–2027 (FY27) salary schedule, July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. 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
- Hourly rates as published. The manual's example assumes 6 hours a day for 180 days.
Official sources
- ✓ Official source East Baton Rouge Parish School System FY27 Salary Schedule Manual · checked Nov 3, 2026
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Source-backed partial coverage: 44 employers compared with 190 operating public elementary and secondary school districts (those providing services at the start of school year 2023–24). This is not complete statewide coverage. The source page links above are the authority for the posted pay.
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Frequently asked questions
What school bus driver pay does East Baton Rouge Parish School System publish?
$20.50–$29.04 per hour (bus operator, 9 months, 6 hours a day, steps 0–35). The official FY27 Salary Schedule Manual approved by the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board, effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 (page 31, 'Transportation 9-Month, Bus Operator 9M 6H'), lists $20.50 per hour at step 0 rising to $29.04 at step 35. The same table appears in the board-approved FY27 General Fund budget booklet Pay period: 2026–2027 (FY27) salary schedule, July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. Checked November 3, 2026.
When was East Baton Rouge Parish School System'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.