Last updated · Sources: KCSD careers page, BLS OEWS May 2025
Kershaw County School District school bus driver pay
Kershaw County School District pays school bus drivers from $17.98/hr for 2025-26 (source: KCSD careers page; updated Oct 30, 2026). The top rate isn't published.
Kershaw County (Camden), South Carolina. Everything below comes from the linked source, checked 2026-10-30. A blank means the source doesn't say.
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Details
| Employer type | District |
|---|---|
| Area | Kershaw County (Camden) |
| Pay year | 2025-26 |
| Guaranteed hours | not stated |
| Hours / days | not stated |
| Summer pay | not stated |
| Training payback | not stated |
| Notes | $1,500 signing bonus for new drivers, paid in two $750 installments. A 2026 third-party listing shows $17.15-$25.31. |
Sources
- ✓ Official KCSD careers page · checked 2026-10-30
How it compares
The starting rate is $1.20 below the South Carolina median for school bus drivers ($19.18/hr, BLS OEWS May 2025). The BLS median covers drivers at every experience level, so a new driver's rate is often below it.
| Kershaw County employer | Start $/hr | Top $/hr | Sign-on bonus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kershaw County School District (this page) | $17.98 | not stated | $1,500 sign-on |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Kershaw County School District pay school bus drivers?
Starting pay is $17.98/hr (2025-26), per KCSD careers page.
Does Kershaw County School District offer a sign-on bonus for bus drivers?
Yes: $1,500 sign-on. Details and conditions are in the linked source (KCSD careers page).
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