Bus Driver

2026-2027 Initial Transportation Hourly Placement Schedule (Bus Drivers, Sub Drivers, Activity Drivers, Coordinators, Dispatchers, Pre-School Drivers, and Routers) Governing Board Approved: April 23, 2026 Effective July 1, 2026

Years of Experience Hourly Rate 0 $24.00 1 $24.24 2 $24.48 3 $24.73 4 $24.97 5 $25.22 6 $25.48 7 $25.73 8 $25.99 9 $26.25 10 $26.51

• Bus Driver Trainees will be paid $21.00 an hour and moved to $24.00 an hour once they have their CDL and are moved to a Bus Driver, Sub Driver or Activity Driver position.
• Bus Drivers who train new staff (Trainers) will receive an additional $1.00 an hour.
• All non-trainee positions on this salary schedule require a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and verified training to allow the employee to drive a school bus.
• Positions are considered hard to fill and eligible for up to 10 years of experience at 1% per year increase, at the time of hire.

The Peoria Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion or age in its programs or activities. For information regarding discrimination grievance or procedures contact the Chief Personnel Officer at 623-486-6014.