Last updated (source checked) · Join Our Transportation Team, Tempe Schools | City of Tempe, AZ, 2025 Tax Rate — Maricopa County
Kyrene School District school bus driver pay
Kyrene School District lists $19.28 per hour, plus the Governing Board approved $2.00/hour stipend. The total hourly rate will be your hourly rate plus the stipend amount. (with benefits) for drivers with no previous experience for the 2025-26 School Year. 2025-26 School Year
Maricopa County, Arizona. The district recruiting page states $19.28 per hour for drivers with no previous experience, plus a separate $2.00/hour stipend. The source says the total is the hourly rate plus the stipend; this page does not combine the amounts or carry the rate forward to 2026–27. A blank means the cited source does not say.
Base hourly rate for drivers with no previous experience; separate stipend
2025-26 School Year
Top of scale
Only numeric values are used in comparison sorting.
Paid CDL training
Hours / schedule
Details
| Employer type | School district |
|---|---|
| Locality | Maricopa County, Arizona |
| Pay basis | The district recruiting page states $19.28 per hour for drivers with no previous experience, plus a separate $2.00/hour stipend. The source says the total is the hourly rate plus the stipend; this page does not combine the amounts or carry the rate forward to 2026–27. |
| Pay period / effective date | 2025-26 School Year |
| Weekly hours | Split shift with opportunities to increase time and money; weekly hours not stated. |
| Paid training | Paid behind the wheel and classroom training, including CPR & First Aid |
| Benefits | with benefits; Arizona State Retirement |
| Last checked | Nov 1, 2026 |
Source notes
- Kyrene School District is offering retention stipends up to $1,000 for the 2025-26 school year, beyond regular rates of pay.
Official sources
- ✓ Official source Join Our Transportation Team · checked Nov 1, 2026
- ✓ Official source Tempe Schools | City of Tempe, AZ · checked Nov 1, 2026
- ✓ Official source 2025 Tax Rate — Maricopa County · checked Nov 1, 2026
Coverage note
Initial source-backed sample only: 3 of 236 traditional districts; the report-card portal lists charter districts separately. Kayenta and Tucson postings refer to 2026/2027; Kyrene’s cited rate is for 2025–26. This is not complete statewide coverage. The source page links above are the authority for the posted pay.
All listed Arizona employer pay sources · Compare districts side by side · Split-shift calculator
Share this pay page
Get an email when Kyrene School District pay changes
We recheck every employer's pay source regularly. Sign up and you'll hear about new pay scales, raises and bonuses in The Bus Lot Weekly. Free, unsubscribe anytime.
What's it really like driving for Kyrene School District?
Be the first to share. No reviews yet for this employer.
Share your experience (anonymous)
Frequently asked questions
What school bus driver pay does Kyrene School District publish?
$19.28 per hour, plus the Governing Board approved $2.00/hour stipend. The total hourly rate will be your hourly rate plus the stipend amount. (with benefits) for drivers with no previous experience for the 2025-26 School Year. The district recruiting page states $19.28 per hour for drivers with no previous experience, plus a separate $2.00/hour stipend. The source says the total is the hourly rate plus the stipend; this page does not combine the amounts or carry the rate forward to 2026–27 Pay period: 2025-26 School Year.
When was Kyrene School District'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.