Last updated (source checked) · Hillsborough County Public Schools Hosting Job Fair to Expand Transportation Team
Hillsborough County Public Schools school bus driver pay
Hillsborough County Public Schools lists $18.65 per hour starting pay (district post, February 6, 2024). Posted February 6, 2024; checked November 3, 2026. May be outdated.
Hillsborough County, Florida. The district's February 6, 2024 transportation job-fair post lists $18.65 per hour starting pay for bus drivers. This is the most recent official hourly figure found; a 2026-27 union deal adds a one-time $2,500 incentive but no new hourly rate. A blank means the cited source does not say.
Starting hourly pay (dated Feb 2024)
Posted February 6, 2024; checked November 3, 2026. May be outdated.
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| Employer type | School district |
|---|---|
| Locality | Hillsborough County, Florida |
| Pay basis | The district's February 6, 2024 transportation job-fair post lists $18.65 per hour starting pay for bus drivers. This is the most recent official hourly figure found; a 2026-27 union deal adds a one-time $2,500 incentive but no new hourly rate. |
| Pay period / effective date | Posted February 6, 2024; checked November 3, 2026. May be outdated. |
| Weekly hours | Not stated in the cited source. |
| Paid training | The post lists paid training and free CDL permit classes. |
| Benefits | Full benefits, paid holidays and sick time (per the cited post). |
| Last checked | Nov 3, 2026 |
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- ✓ Official source Hillsborough County Public Schools Hosting Job Fair to Expand Transportation Team · checked Nov 3, 2026
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What school bus driver pay does Hillsborough County Public Schools publish?
$18.65 per hour starting pay (district post, February 6, 2024). The district's February 6, 2024 transportation job-fair post lists $18.65 per hour starting pay for bus drivers. This is the most recent official hourly figure found; a 2026-27 union deal adds a one-time $2,500 incentive but no new hourly rate Pay period: Posted February 6, 2024; checked November 3, 2026. May be outdated.
When was Hillsborough 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.