First Student employees working as Bus Operator in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on 5 ratings. This is 11% higher than the average of Bus Operator professionals at First Student worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Bus Operator ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $43,480 per year (estimate) and goes up to $75,033 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Bus Operator at First Student is $55,116 per year or $26 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $77,246 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $46,494 (25th percentile) and $65,912 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 11 salaries submitted by First Student Bus Operator professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Bus Operator professionals typically earn between $22 and $32 per hour.
Bus Operator professionals typically earn between $3,874 and $5,493 monthly.
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