First Student employees working as Bus Operator in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on 4 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 $43,202 per year (estimate) and goes up to $74,751 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Bus Operator at First Student is $55,275 per year or $27 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $77,592 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $46,588 (25th percentile) and $66,159 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 10 salaries submitted by First Student Bus Operator professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Bus Operator professionals typically earn between $22 and $32 per hour.
Bus Operator professionals typically earn between $3,882 and $5,513 monthly.
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