Last updated · Sources: Career opportunities page, Classified incentives page, BLS OEWS May 2025
Richland School District One school bus driver pay
Richland School District One doesn't publish an hourly rate for school bus drivers. Its listed sign-on bonus: up to $2,000 sign-on (source: Career opportunities page; updated Oct 30, 2026).
Richland County (Columbia), South Carolina. Everything below comes from the linked sources, checked 2026-10-30. A blank means the source doesn't say; "not published" means we couldn't find a published rate.
Starting pay
2026-27
Top of scale
Sign-on bonus
✓ Official source Classified incentives page · Updated Oct 30, 2026
Paid CDL training
Details
| Employer type | District |
|---|---|
| Area | Richland County (Columbia) |
| Pay year | 2026-27 |
| Guaranteed hours | 30 hrs/week |
| Hours / days | not stated |
| Summer pay | not stated |
| Training payback | not stated |
| Notes | Not published: the driver hourly rate isn't posted (paid training is $20.16/hr). Sign-on: up to $1,000 with no experience, up to $1,500 with experience and a CDL, up to $2,000 with Class B or higher and P/S endorsements. Up to $1,000 more for no accidents and perfect attendance. |
Sources
- ✓ Official Career opportunities page · checked 2026-10-30
- ✓ Official Classified incentives page · checked 2026-10-30
How it compares
| Richland County employer | Start $/hr | Top $/hr | Sign-on bonus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richland School District Two | $21.02 | $31.47 | $1,500 sign-on |
| Lexington-Richland School District Five | $18.22 | $28.19 | not stated |
| Richland School District One (this page) | not published | not published | Up to $2,000 sign-on |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Richland School District One pay school bus drivers?
Richland School District One doesn't publish its bus driver hourly rate in any schedule or posting we could find (checked 2026-10-30). The driver hourly rate isn't posted (paid training is $20.16/hr). Sign-on: up to $1,000 with no experience, up to $1,500 with experience and a CDL, up to $2,000 with Class B or higher and P/S endorsements. Up to $1,000 more for no accidents and perfect attendance.
Does Richland School District One offer paid CDL training?
Yes, according to the source linked on this page.
Does Richland School District One offer a sign-on bonus for bus drivers?
Yes: Up to $2,000 sign-on. Details and conditions are in the linked source (Career opportunities page, Classified incentives page).
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