SamTrans employees working as Bus Operator in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 5 ratings. This is 2% lower than the average of Bus Operator professionals at SamTrans worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Bus Operator ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $43,514 per year (estimate) and goes up to $75,069 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Bus Operator at SamTrans is $55,102 per year or $26 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $77,216 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $46,486 (25th percentile) and $65,891 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 1 salaries submitted by SamTrans 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 $5,491 monthly.