Last updated (source checked) · St. Mary Parish School Board 2025-2026 Comprehensive Salary and Job Classification Gold Book
St. Mary Parish School Board school bus driver pay
St. Mary Parish School Board lists $18,360–$25,684.32 per year (bus operator, 4.25 hours, 180 days, steps 0–32). 2025–2026 salary schedule. Checked November 3, 2026.
St. Mary County, Louisiana. The official St. Mary Parish School Board 2025-2026 Gold Book (page 21, 'Bus Drivers & Attendants', 4.25 hours, 180 days) lists Bus Operator pay of $18,360.00 at step 0 rising to $25,684.32 at step 32. No hourly rate is published, so none is shown. A blank means the cited source does not say.
Yearly salary range
2025–2026 salary schedule. Checked November 3, 2026.
Top of scale
Only numeric values are used in comparison sorting.
Paid CDL training
Hours / schedule
Details
| Employer type | School district |
|---|---|
| Locality | St. Mary County, Louisiana |
| Pay basis | The official St. Mary Parish School Board 2025-2026 Gold Book (page 21, 'Bus Drivers & Attendants', 4.25 hours, 180 days) lists Bus Operator pay of $18,360.00 at step 0 rising to $25,684.32 at step 32. No hourly rate is published, so none is shown. |
| Pay period / effective date | 2025–2026 salary schedule. Checked November 3, 2026. |
| Weekly hours | About 21 (4.25 hours a day). |
| Paid training | Not stated. |
| Benefits | Not stated in the cited schedule. |
| Last checked | Nov 3, 2026 |
Source notes
- Yearly salary as published; not converted to an hourly rate. Owner/operator drivers also receive an operational allowance of 125% of the state schedule and up to $4,000 a year for bus insurance.
Official sources
- ✓ Official source St. Mary Parish School Board 2025-2026 Comprehensive Salary and Job Classification Gold Book · checked Nov 3, 2026
Coverage note
Source-backed partial coverage: 44 employers compared with 190 operating public elementary and secondary school districts (those providing services at the start of school year 2023–24). This is not complete statewide coverage. The source page links above are the authority for the posted pay.
All listed Louisiana employer pay sources · Compare districts side by side · Split-shift calculator
Share this pay page
Get an email when St. Mary Parish School Board pay changes
We recheck every employer's pay source regularly. Sign up and you'll hear about new pay scales, raises and bonuses in The Bus Lot Weekly. Free, unsubscribe anytime.
What's it really like driving for St. Mary Parish School Board?
Be the first to share. No reviews yet for this employer.
Share your experience (anonymous)
Frequently asked questions
What school bus driver pay does St. Mary Parish School Board publish?
$18,360–$25,684.32 per year (bus operator, 4.25 hours, 180 days, steps 0–32). The official St. Mary Parish School Board 2025-2026 Gold Book (page 21, 'Bus Drivers & Attendants', 4.25 hours, 180 days) lists Bus Operator pay of $18,360.00 at step 0 rising to $25,684.32 at step 32. No hourly rate is published, so none is shown Pay period: 2025–2026 salary schedule. Checked November 3, 2026.
When was St. Mary Parish School Board'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.
This page shows yearly or daily pay. Estimate the hourly equivalent with the pay converter