Bus Driver Salary in Australia
AU$26.91
per hour
per year
AU$53,174
per year
per hour
Bus Driver - Average Salary & Hourly Pay
The average salary for a Bus Driver is AU$26.91 per hour (AU$1,022 for a 38 hours week or AU$53,174 per year), which is 24% lower than the national average salary in Australia.
A Bus Driver can expect an average starting pay of AU$21.39 per hour. The highest pay rates can exceed AU$38.60 (excluding overtime and weekend work).
A Bus Driver can expect an average starting pay of AU$21.39 per hour. The highest pay rates can exceed AU$38.60 (excluding overtime and weekend work).
AU$21.39
Low
AU$26.91
Average salary
AU$38.60
High
AU$42,266
Low
AU$53,174
Average salary
AU$76,273
High
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Bus Driver Salary Range
Among Bus Operators in Australia, Bus Drivers working for private bus companies tend to have the lowest wages, while Public Bus Drivers enjoy the highest wages.
Bus Driver - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Dyson Group Bus Driver | AU$31.20/hour | +16% |
| Transdev Bus Driver | AU$30.70/hour | +14% |
| Swan Transit Bus Driver | AU$30.40/hour | +13% |
| Melbourne Bus Driver | AU$30.40/hour | +13% |
| State Transit Bus Driver | AU$29.30/hour | +9% |
| Transperth Bus Driver | AU$29.10/hour | +8% |
| Brisbane Bus Driver | AU$27.20/hour | +1% |
| Ventura Bus Driver | AU$26.60/hour | -1% |
| Trainee Bus Driver | AU$24.80/hour | -8% |
| Metro Tasmania Bus Driver | AU$24.20/hour | -10% |
| Shuttle Bus Driver | AU$23.90/hour | -11% |
| Tour Bus Driver | AU$22.30/hour | -17% |
| Charter Bus Driver | AU$21.50/hour | -20% |
Bus Driver - Pay by Experience Level in Australia
An Entry Level Bus Driver with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of AU$22 per hour. A mid career Bus Operator with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of about AU$27, while an experienced Bus Driver with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$29. Bus Operators with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$30 per hour on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Bus Driver in Australia
| Late Career | ▲ +11% |
| Experienced | ▲ +8% |
| Mid Career | ▲ +0% |
| Average Salary | AU$26.91/hour |
| Entry Level | ▼ -18% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
22%
22%
Male
78%
78%
Bus Driver - Related Salaries (per year)
The salary information presented on this page is based on all Bus Driver job advertisements published on Jobted Australia in the last 12 months. Please note the figures on this page are a guideline only.
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