Last updated (source checked) · School Bus Driver in Ridgefield, Connecticut, US - First Student
First Student — Ridgefield school bus driver pay
First Student — Ridgefield lists Starting rate with benefits: $32.55 (unit not stated); starting rate without benefits: $36.35 (unit not stated). Separate training rate: $16.94/hour.. Posting dated September 21, 2026; effective date not stated.
Fairfield County, Connecticut. The posting states a starting amount of 32.55 with benefits and 36.35 without benefits, but does not give the units. The training rate is explicitly $16.94/hour and is not represented as the regular route rate. A blank means the cited source does not say.
Starting amounts have no unit stated; hourly training rate separate
Posting dated September 21, 2026; effective date not stated.
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| Employer type | Private school-bus contractor |
|---|---|
| Locality | Fairfield County, Connecticut |
| Pay basis | The posting states a starting amount of 32.55 with benefits and 36.35 without benefits, but does not give the units. The training rate is explicitly $16.94/hour and is not represented as the regular route rate. |
| Pay period / effective date | Posting dated September 21, 2026; effective date not stated. |
| Weekly hours | Weekly hours not stated; posting describes split-shift weekdays and guarantees a minimum of four paid hours per day. |
| Paid training | Yes — Commercial Learner’s Permit and CDL training provided; the stated training rate is $16.94/hour. |
| Benefits | Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurance or coverage options; 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match.; Part-time, flexible schedule: Split shifts (AM/PM routes), weekdays only; No nights, weekends, holidays, or summers required.; Guaranteed Minimum Hours: Get paid for 4 hours per day at minimum.; Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling and support services for personal and work-related issues.; Employee Discount Program: Discounts on various products and services.; Child Ride-Along Program: Perfect for working parents.; Safety or Attendance bonuses; Commercial Learner's Permit Bonus |
| Last checked | Nov 1, 2026 |
Source notes
- Posting dated September 21, 2026. The listing says rates depend on experience and qualifications.
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- ✓ Official source School Bus Driver in Ridgefield, Connecticut, US - First Student · checked Nov 1, 2026
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Three location-specific First Student private school-bus contractor postings are included; they are not district payroll rates or a representative sample of Connecticut’s 208 public-school districts. Two postings state hourly ranges after training; the Ridgefield posting gives two starting amounts without units. The source page links above are the authority for the posted pay.
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What school bus driver pay does First Student — Ridgefield publish?
Starting rate with benefits: $32.55 (unit not stated); starting rate without benefits: $36.35 (unit not stated). Separate training rate: $16.94/hour. The posting states a starting amount of 32.55 with benefits and 36.35 without benefits, but does not give the units. The training rate is explicitly $16.94/hour and is not represented as the regular route rate Pay period: Posting dated September 21, 2026; effective date not stated.
When was First Student — Ridgefield'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.