Last updated (source checked) · PCPS Hiring Bus Drivers — Polk County Public Schools
Polk County Public Schools school bus driver pay
Polk County Public Schools lists $19.08 per hour starting pay for full-time drivers (posted January 15, 2025). Posted January 15, 2025; checked November 3, 2026. May be outdated.
Polk County, Florida. The district news post dated January 15, 2025 lists starting pay of $19.08 per hour for full-time drivers. This is the most recent official figure found on the district site. A blank means the cited source does not say.
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Posted January 15, 2025; checked November 3, 2026. May be outdated.
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| Employer type | School district |
|---|---|
| Locality | Polk County, Florida |
| Pay basis | The district news post dated January 15, 2025 lists starting pay of $19.08 per hour for full-time drivers. This is the most recent official figure found on the district site. |
| Pay period / effective date | Posted January 15, 2025; checked November 3, 2026. May be outdated. |
| Weekly hours | Not stated in the cited source. |
| Paid training | Paid CDL training (per the cited post). |
| Benefits | No-cost individual health insurance, employee health clinics, Florida Retirement System (per the cited post). |
| Last checked | Nov 3, 2026 |
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- ✓ Official source PCPS Hiring Bus Drivers — Polk County Public Schools · checked Nov 3, 2026
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What school bus driver pay does Polk County Public Schools publish?
$19.08 per hour starting pay for full-time drivers (posted January 15, 2025). The district news post dated January 15, 2025 lists starting pay of $19.08 per hour for full-time drivers. This is the most recent official figure found on the district site Pay period: Posted January 15, 2025; checked November 3, 2026. May be outdated.
When was Polk County Public Schools'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.