Last updated (source checked) · Support Employee Salary Scale, July 1, 2026 — FCPS
Frederick County Public Schools school bus driver pay
Frederick County Public Schools lists $25.78–$43.73 per hour (Support grade S09). Effective July 1, 2026; checked November 3, 2026.
Frederick County, Maryland. FCPS posts bus drivers at Support Salary Scale grade 09 with a $25.78 hourly start; the July 1, 2026 support scale runs $25.78 (step 1) to $43.73 (step 21) for that grade. A blank means the cited source does not say.
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| Employer type | School district |
|---|---|
| Locality | Frederick County, Maryland |
| Pay basis | FCPS posts bus drivers at Support Salary Scale grade 09 with a $25.78 hourly start; the July 1, 2026 support scale runs $25.78 (step 1) to $43.73 (step 21) for that grade. |
| Pay period / effective date | Effective July 1, 2026; checked November 3, 2026. |
| Weekly hours | Postings list 7 hours per day, 180 days. |
| Paid training | FCPS provides training toward the CDL and school bus endorsements. |
| Benefits | Not stated in the cited source. |
| Last checked | Nov 3, 2026 |
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Official sources
- ✓ Official source Support Employee Salary Scale, July 1, 2026 — FCPS · checked Nov 3, 2026
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What school bus driver pay does Frederick County Public Schools publish?
$25.78–$43.73 per hour (Support grade S09). FCPS posts bus drivers at Support Salary Scale grade 09 with a $25.78 hourly start; the July 1, 2026 support scale runs $25.78 (step 1) to $43.73 (step 21) for that grade Pay period: Effective July 1, 2026; checked November 3, 2026.
When was Frederick County Public Schools'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.