Last updated (source checked) · School Bus Driver — Belmont, NH (First Student Careers), First Student — Safer, smarter, more connected student transportation, Belknap County District Division
First Student school bus driver pay
First Student lists $26.00–$30.00 per hour (dependent on experience and qualifications). Posted October 6, 2026; no separate wage effective period stated.
Belknap County, New Hampshire. The official posting says pay is dependent on experience and qualifications and lists $26.00–$30.00 per hour; it does not identify a starting pay. A blank means the cited source does not say.
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Posted October 6, 2026; no separate wage effective period stated.
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| Employer type | School transportation contractor |
|---|---|
| Locality | Belknap County, New Hampshire |
| Pay basis | The official posting says pay is dependent on experience and qualifications and lists $26.00–$30.00 per hour; it does not identify a starting pay. |
| Pay period / effective date | Posted October 6, 2026; no separate wage effective period stated. |
| Weekly hours | Part-time; flexible split shifts (AM/PM routes), weekdays only; guaranteed minimum 4 paid hours per day. Weekly hours not stated. |
| Paid training | Paid CLP and CDL training provided; training hourly rate is $19.50 per hour. |
| Benefits | Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance or coverage options; 401(k) with company match; Employee Assistance Program; employee perks; child ride-along program for eligible employees. |
| Last checked | Nov 1, 2026 |
Source notes
- The posting explicitly recruits for Belmont and multiple surrounding school districts, but does not name the individual districts.
- The listing states a $3,000 sign-on bonus subject to conditions, effective June 1 through December 31, 2026.
Official sources
- ✓ Official source School Bus Driver — Belmont, NH (First Student Careers) · checked Nov 1, 2026
- ✓ Official source First Student — Safer, smarter, more connected student transportation · checked Nov 1, 2026
- ✓ Official source Belknap County District Division · checked Nov 1, 2026
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What school bus driver pay does First Student publish?
$26.00–$30.00 per hour (dependent on experience and qualifications). The official posting says pay is dependent on experience and qualifications and lists $26.00–$30.00 per hour; it does not identify a starting pay Pay period: Posted October 6, 2026; no separate wage effective period 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.