Last updated (source checked) · First Student Careers — School Bus Driver in Warren, Rhode Island, US (Barrington School District), Barrington Public Schools — Superintendent Mitchell Letter to BPS Community
First Student school bus driver pay
First Student lists $29.26–$33.00 per hour after training. Posted October 28, 2026; the effective period for the post-training pay rate is not stated.
Bristol County, Rhode Island. The official posting states that pay depends on experience and qualifications and lists $29.26–$33.00 per hour after training; it does not call the range starting pay. A blank means the cited source does not say.
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Posted October 28, 2026; the effective period for the post-training pay rate is not stated.
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| Employer type | Public-school transportation contractor |
|---|---|
| Locality | Bristol County, Rhode Island |
| Pay basis | The official posting states that pay depends on experience and qualifications and lists $29.26–$33.00 per hour after training; it does not call the range starting pay. |
| Pay period / effective date | Posted October 28, 2026; the effective period for the post-training pay rate is not stated. |
| Weekly hours | Part-time split AM/PM shifts, weekdays only; guaranteed minimum of 4.5 hours per day. |
| Paid training | CLP and CDL training provided; the posting lists a $16.00 training hourly rate. |
| Benefits | Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance or coverage options; 401(k) with company match; employee assistance and discount programs. |
| Last checked | Nov 1, 2026 |
Source notes
- The posting says post-training pay depends on experience and qualifications.
- Barrington Public Schools states First Student began servicing the district on July 1, 2026.
Official sources
- ✓ Official source First Student Careers — School Bus Driver in Warren, Rhode Island, US (Barrington School District) · checked Nov 1, 2026
- ✓ Official source Barrington Public Schools — Superintendent Mitchell Letter to BPS Community · checked Nov 1, 2026
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What school bus driver pay does First Student publish?
$29.26–$33.00 per hour after training. The official posting states that pay depends on experience and qualifications and lists $29.26–$33.00 per hour after training; it does not call the range starting pay Pay period: Posted October 28, 2026; the effective period for the post-training pay rate is not stated.
When was First Student's pay source checked?
The source was checked 2026-11-01. The effective date is shown separately and may not be stated by the source.