Last updated (source checked) · Negotiated FY27 ESP Scale — WCPS
Washington County Public Schools school bus driver pay
Washington County Public Schools lists $21.60–$39.08 per hour (ESP grade 8). FY27; checked November 3, 2026.
Washington County, Maryland. The negotiated FY27 ESP scale lists grade 8 at $21.60 to $39.08 per hour; the ESP agreement places Bus Driver in grade 8. A blank means the cited source does not say.
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FY27; checked November 3, 2026.
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| Employer type | School district |
|---|---|
| Locality | Washington County, Maryland |
| Pay basis | The negotiated FY27 ESP scale lists grade 8 at $21.60 to $39.08 per hour; the ESP agreement places Bus Driver in grade 8. |
| Pay period / effective date | FY27; checked November 3, 2026. |
| Weekly hours | Not stated in the cited source. |
| Paid training | Not stated in the cited source. |
| Benefits | Not stated in the cited source. |
| Last checked | Nov 3, 2026 |
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Official sources
- ✓ Official source Negotiated FY27 ESP Scale — WCPS · checked Nov 3, 2026
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What school bus driver pay does Washington County Public Schools publish?
$21.60–$39.08 per hour (ESP grade 8). The negotiated FY27 ESP scale lists grade 8 at $21.60 to $39.08 per hour; the ESP agreement places Bus Driver in grade 8 Pay period: FY27; checked November 3, 2026.
When was Washington 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.