Last updated (source checked) · Bus Driver-CDL (Full-Time) — Weld County School District RE-5J (job posting)
Weld County School District RE-5J school bus driver pay
Weld County School District RE-5J lists CDL Drivers $22.26-$33.98 per hour. Posting dated September 25, 2026; salary-schedule effective date not stated.
Weld County, Colorado. The district posting says wages are based on experience and its Classified Salary Schedule lists CDL Drivers at $22.26–$33.98/hour; it does not identify the lower endpoint as new-hire starting pay. A blank means the cited source does not say.
Experience-based hourly range; starting status not stated
Posting dated September 25, 2026; salary-schedule effective date not stated.
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| Employer type | Public school district |
|---|---|
| Locality | Weld County, Colorado |
| Pay basis | The district posting says wages are based on experience and its Classified Salary Schedule lists CDL Drivers at $22.26–$33.98/hour; it does not identify the lower endpoint as new-hire starting pay. |
| Pay period / effective date | Posting dated September 25, 2026; salary-schedule effective date not stated. |
| Weekly hours | Full-time; six hours per day and 174 days depending on start date, as stated in the posting. |
| Paid training | Not stated in the cited source. |
| Benefits | The District provides its employees with a comprehensive benefits program including medical, life, and dental insurance. The District provides two medical plans for which it pays the full premium for employees, and a third option is a buy-up plan for which the district pays the majority of the premium. In addition, the District pays the full employee premium for dental insurance and life insurance. The District contributes to PERA on each employee's behalf and offers additional retirement savings options as well as optional supplemental insurance. Employees also receive paid time off. |
| Last checked | Nov 1, 2026 |
Source notes
- The position is a dual role of driver and paraprofessional. Posting dated September 25, 2026.
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- ✓ Official source Bus Driver-CDL (Full-Time) — Weld County School District RE-5J (job posting) · checked Nov 1, 2026
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CDE states that 178 school districts receive Public School Finance Act funding; this is a funding-scope count, not a separately verified count of operating districts for a particular year. The pay sample is district-specific and incomplete. The source page links above are the authority for the posted pay.
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What school bus driver pay does Weld County School District RE-5J publish?
CDL Drivers $22.26-$33.98 per hour. The district posting says wages are based on experience and its Classified Salary Schedule lists CDL Drivers at $22.26–$33.98/hour; it does not identify the lower endpoint as new-hire starting pay Pay period: Posting dated September 25, 2026; salary-schedule effective date not stated.
When was Weld County School District RE-5J's pay source checked?
The source was checked 2026-11-01. The effective date is shown separately and may not be stated by the source.