Last updated (source checked) · Lincoln Public Schools job posting: Transportation, Substitute Bus Driver, 2026–2027
Lincoln Public Schools school bus driver pay
Lincoln Public Schools lists $20.67 to $28.69 per hour (starting salary for regular bus driver: $20.67; $28.69/hour after training and CDL). 2026–27 school year; listing re-posted April 21, 2026.
Lancaster County, Nebraska. The official 2026–27 listing identifies $20.67 as the starting salary for a regular bus driver, says it increases to $28.69/hour after training and CDL, and lists a salary range of $20.67 to $28.69 per hour. A blank means the cited source does not say.
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2026–27 school year; listing re-posted April 21, 2026.
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| Employer type | School district |
|---|---|
| Locality | Lancaster County, Nebraska |
| Pay basis | The official 2026–27 listing identifies $20.67 as the starting salary for a regular bus driver, says it increases to $28.69/hour after training and CDL, and lists a salary range of $20.67 to $28.69 per hour. |
| Pay period / effective date | 2026–27 school year; listing re-posted April 21, 2026. |
| Weekly hours | Route hours are typically 6:30–9:30 a.m. and 2:30–4:30 p.m., with potential mid-day work. |
| Paid training | Not stated |
| Benefits | Not stated for regular drivers; the posting says substitute drivers are not benefit eligible. |
| Last checked | Nov 1, 2026 |
Source notes
- The posting says Lincoln Public Schools provides the training needed for a CDL license and School Bus Permit, but does not state whether training is paid.
- Although the posting is titled for a substitute bus driver, its description says regular routes are available and expressly gives the regular-driver starting salary.
- The $28.69 rate is expressly conditioned on completing training and obtaining a CDL; it is not presented as starting pay.
Official sources
- ✓ Official source Lincoln Public Schools job posting: Transportation, Substitute Bus Driver, 2026–2027 · checked Nov 1, 2026
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One sourced employer is an incomplete starter sample: 1 of 280 operating public elementary and secondary school districts in NCES's 2024–25 count; this is not statewide coverage. The source page links above are the authority for the posted pay.
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What school bus driver pay does Lincoln Public Schools publish?
$20.67 to $28.69 per hour (starting salary for regular bus driver: $20.67; $28.69/hour after training and CDL). The official 2026–27 listing identifies $20.67 as the starting salary for a regular bus driver, says it increases to $28.69/hour after training and CDL, and lists a salary range of $20.67 to $28.69 per hour Pay period: 2026–27 school year; listing re-posted April 21, 2026.
When was Lincoln 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.