Last updated (source checked) · Payson USD 2026-2027 Hourly/Classified Salary Schedule (linked from the PUSD Human Resources page)
Payson Unified School District school bus driver pay
Payson Unified School District lists $20.71–$30.33 per hour (bus driver, column H, steps 1–23). 2026–2027 schedule, board approved February 23, 2026. Checked November 3, 2026.
Gila County, Arizona. The official Payson USD #10 Hourly/Classified Salary Schedule 2026-2027 (board approved February 23, 2026) lists Transportation: Bus Driver and/or Driver Trainer in column H, from $20.71 at step 1 to $30.33 at step 23. New employees may receive one step for every two years of prior experience. Bus driver trainees are paid at cell A1. A blank means the cited source does not say.
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2026–2027 schedule, board approved February 23, 2026. Checked November 3, 2026.
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| Employer type | School district |
|---|---|
| Locality | Gila County, Arizona |
| Pay basis | The official Payson USD #10 Hourly/Classified Salary Schedule 2026-2027 (board approved February 23, 2026) lists Transportation: Bus Driver and/or Driver Trainer in column H, from $20.71 at step 1 to $30.33 at step 23. New employees may receive one step for every two years of prior experience. Bus driver trainees are paid at cell A1. |
| Pay period / effective date | 2026–2027 schedule, board approved February 23, 2026. Checked November 3, 2026. |
| Weekly hours | Not stated on the schedule. |
| Paid training | Not stated on the cited source. |
| Benefits | Not stated on the cited source. |
| Last checked | Nov 3, 2026 |
Source notes
- Mechanic (uncertified) is column F.
Official sources
- ✓ Official source Payson USD 2026-2027 Hourly/Classified Salary Schedule (linked from the PUSD Human Resources page) · checked Nov 3, 2026
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Frequently asked questions
What school bus driver pay does Payson Unified School District publish?
$20.71–$30.33 per hour (bus driver, column H, steps 1–23). The official Payson USD #10 Hourly/Classified Salary Schedule 2026-2027 (board approved February 23, 2026) lists Transportation: Bus Driver and/or Driver Trainer in column H, from $20.71 at step 1 to $30.33 at step 23. New employees may receive one step for every two years of prior experience. Bus driver trainees are paid at cell A1 Pay period: 2026–2027 schedule, board approved February 23, 2026. Checked November 3, 2026.
When was Payson Unified School District'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.