Last updated (source checked) · SCS is Hiring School Bus Drivers — Sarasota County Schools
Sarasota County Schools school bus driver pay
Sarasota County Schools lists $22.06 per hour starting pay (district post, July 16, 2026). Posted July 16, 2026; checked November 3, 2026.
Sarasota County, Florida. The district's July 16, 2026 hiring post lists starting pay of $22.06 per hour for school bus drivers. A blank means the cited source does not say.
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Posted July 16, 2026; checked November 3, 2026.
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| Employer type | School district |
|---|---|
| Locality | Sarasota County, Florida |
| Pay basis | The district's July 16, 2026 hiring post lists starting pay of $22.06 per hour for school bus drivers. |
| Pay period / effective date | Posted July 16, 2026; checked November 3, 2026. |
| Weekly hours | 186-day (10-month) schedule. |
| Paid training | Paid CDL training for qualified candidates. |
| Benefits | Paid medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for full-time employees. |
| Last checked | Nov 3, 2026 |
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- ✓ Official source SCS is Hiring School Bus Drivers — Sarasota County Schools · checked Nov 3, 2026
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What school bus driver pay does Sarasota County Schools publish?
$22.06 per hour starting pay (district post, July 16, 2026). The district's July 16, 2026 hiring post lists starting pay of $22.06 per hour for school bus drivers Pay period: Posted July 16, 2026; checked November 3, 2026.
When was Sarasota County 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.