Last updated · Sources: District job posting (Grade 58), BLS OEWS May 2025
Lincoln County Schools school bus driver pay
Lincoln County Schools pays school bus drivers $16.07–$21.69/hr (source: District job posting (Grade 58); updated Oct 30, 2026).
Lincoln County (Lincolnton), North Carolina. Everything below comes from the linked source, checked 2026-10-30. A blank means the source doesn't say.
Starting pay
current (posting)
✓ Official source District job posting (Grade 58) · Updated Oct 30, 2026
Sign-on bonus
Paid CDL training
Details
| Employer type | District |
|---|---|
| Area | Lincoln County (Lincolnton) |
| Pay year | current (posting) |
| Guaranteed hours | not stated |
| Hours / days | not stated |
| Summer pay | not stated |
| Training payback | not stated |
| Notes | Placement by NC State Retirement System service in a similar job. Posting is a combined custodian/bus driver role but lists the bus driver grade separately. |
Sources
- ✓ Official District job posting (Grade 58) · checked 2026-10-30
How it compares
The starting rate is $1.94 below the North Carolina median for school bus drivers ($18.01/hr, BLS OEWS May 2025). The BLS median covers drivers at every experience level, so a new driver's rate is often below it.
| Lincoln County employer | Start $/hr | Top $/hr | Sign-on bonus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County Schools (this page) | $16.07 | $21.69 | not stated |
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How much does Lincoln County Schools pay school bus drivers?
Starting pay is $16.07/hr and the schedule tops out at $21.69/hr (current (posting)), per District job posting (Grade 58).
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