Last updated (source checked) · School Bus Drivers Wanted, Jefferson County Public Schools homepage
Jefferson County Public Schools school bus driver pay
Jefferson County Public Schools lists $22.78 per hour in base pay for new bus drivers; up to $39.23 per hour with bonuses. Current undated recruiting page; effective/publication date not stated by the source.
Jefferson County, Kentucky. The official recruitment page says new bus drivers earn $22.78 per hour in base pay and up to $39.23 per hour with bonuses; it does not explicitly call the base rate starting pay. A blank means the cited source does not say.
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Current undated recruiting page; effective/publication date not stated by the source.
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| Employer type | School district |
|---|---|
| Locality | Jefferson County, Kentucky |
| Pay basis | The official recruitment page says new bus drivers earn $22.78 per hour in base pay and up to $39.23 per hour with bonuses; it does not explicitly call the base rate starting pay. |
| Pay period / effective date | Current undated recruiting page; effective/publication date not stated by the source. |
| Weekly hours | Guaranteed work hours; weekly total not stated. |
| Paid training | CDL reimbursement opportunities; the page says JCPS pays $11,000 for you to get a CDL. |
| Benefits | For full-time drivers: health insurance, retirement plans, guaranteed hours, advancement opportunities, and weekends and major holidays off. |
| Last checked | Nov 1, 2026 |
Source notes
- The advertised $39.23/hour amount includes bonuses and is not used as a comparable base-pay ceiling.
Official sources
- ✓ Official source School Bus Drivers Wanted · checked Nov 1, 2026
- ✓ Official source Jefferson County Public Schools homepage · checked Nov 1, 2026
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What school bus driver pay does Jefferson County Public Schools publish?
$22.78 per hour in base pay for new bus drivers; up to $39.23 per hour with bonuses. The official recruitment page says new bus drivers earn $22.78 per hour in base pay and up to $39.23 per hour with bonuses; it does not explicitly call the base rate starting pay Pay period: Current undated recruiting page; effective/publication date not stated by the source.
When was Jefferson County Public Schools'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.