Last updated (source checked) · Hernando County ESP Collective Bargaining Agreement 2024-2027 (rev. May 2026)

Hernando County School District school bus driver pay

Hernando County School District lists $19.80 per hour placement rate (bus operator, non-degreed; $20.25 degreed). 2024–2027 agreement, revised May 2026. Checked November 3, 2026.

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Hernando County, Florida. Appendix A (Salary Placement Schedule) of the Hernando United School Workers / School Board ESP agreement 2024-2027 (revised May 2026) lists Bus Operator, level SBO, at a placement hourly rate of $19.80 non-degreed and $20.25 degreed. Bus operators are guaranteed three hours per day plus paid pre-trip time. A blank means the cited source does not say.

Hourly placement rate

$19.80 per hour placement rate (bus operator, non-degreed; $20.25 degreed)

2024–2027 agreement, revised May 2026. Checked November 3, 2026.

Top of scale

$20.25 per hour

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Paid CDL training

Not stated.

Hours / schedule

Bus operators are guaranteed three hours per day.

Details

Employer typeSchool district
LocalityHernando County, Florida
Pay basisAppendix A (Salary Placement Schedule) of the Hernando United School Workers / School Board ESP agreement 2024-2027 (revised May 2026) lists Bus Operator, level SBO, at a placement hourly rate of $19.80 non-degreed and $20.25 degreed. Bus operators are guaranteed three hours per day plus paid pre-trip time.
Pay period / effective date2024–2027 agreement, revised May 2026. Checked November 3, 2026.
Weekly hoursBus operators are guaranteed three hours per day.
Paid trainingNot stated.
BenefitsPer the agreement.
Last checkedNov 3, 2026

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What school bus driver pay does Hernando County School District publish?

$19.80 per hour placement rate (bus operator, non-degreed; $20.25 degreed). Appendix A (Salary Placement Schedule) of the Hernando United School Workers / School Board ESP agreement 2024-2027 (revised May 2026) lists Bus Operator, level SBO, at a placement hourly rate of $19.80 non-degreed and $20.25 degreed. Bus operators are guaranteed three hours per day plus paid pre-trip time Pay period: 2024–2027 agreement, revised May 2026. Checked November 3, 2026.

When was Hernando County School District'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.