Last updated (source checked) · Frequently Advertised Positions, rates effective January 2026 — Palm Beach County School District
School District of Palm Beach County school bus driver pay
School District of Palm Beach County lists $21.37 per hour (School Bus Driver I, rates effective January 2026). Rates effective January 2026 (sheet marked updated August 2026); checked November 3, 2026.
Palm Beach County, Florida. The district's Frequently Advertised Positions sheet lists School Bus Driver I (B-9, job code 33190) at $21.37 per hour, rates effective January 2026. The district's Bus Drivers page still says a recent starting pay increase to $20.65/hr; the newer official rate sheet is used here. A blank means the cited source does not say.
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Rates effective January 2026 (sheet marked updated August 2026); checked November 3, 2026.
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| Employer type | School district |
|---|---|
| Locality | Palm Beach County, Florida |
| Pay basis | The district's Frequently Advertised Positions sheet lists School Bus Driver I (B-9, job code 33190) at $21.37 per hour, rates effective January 2026. The district's Bus Drivers page still says a recent starting pay increase to $20.65/hr; the newer official rate sheet is used here. |
| Pay period / effective date | Rates effective January 2026 (sheet marked updated August 2026); checked November 3, 2026. |
| Weekly hours | Not stated in the cited pay source. |
| Paid training | The district's Bus Drivers page says CDL training is paid at $15.15 per hour. |
| Benefits | Not stated in the cited pay source. |
| Last checked | Nov 3, 2026 |
Source notes
- The Bus Drivers page also lists a one-time $2,500 recruitment incentive ($5,000 with a CDL) after probation.
Official sources
- ✓ Official source Frequently Advertised Positions, rates effective January 2026 — Palm Beach County School District · checked Nov 3, 2026
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What school bus driver pay does School District of Palm Beach County publish?
$21.37 per hour (School Bus Driver I, rates effective January 2026). The district's Frequently Advertised Positions sheet lists School Bus Driver I (B-9, job code 33190) at $21.37 per hour, rates effective January 2026. The district's Bus Drivers page still says a recent starting pay increase to $20.65/hr; the newer official rate sheet is used here Pay period: Rates effective January 2026 (sheet marked updated August 2026); checked November 3, 2026.
When was School District of Palm Beach County's pay source checked?
The source was checked 2026-11-03. The effective date is shown separately and may not be stated by the source.