School Bus Driver Salary in Australia

AU$28.31
per hour
per year
AU$22,648
per year
per hour

School Bus Driver - Average Salary & Hourly Pay

The average salary for a School Bus Driver is AU$28.31 per hour (or AU$22,648 per year, working 4 hours a day for 40 weeks), which is AU$47,240 (-68%) lower than the national average salary in Australia.
A School Bus Driver can expect an average starting pay of AU$23.17. The highest pay rates can exceed AU$34.50.
AU$23.17
Low
AU$28.31
Average salary
AU$34.50
High
AU$18,536
Low
AU$22,648
Average salary
AU$27,600
High

School Bus Driver Salary Range

Low
AU$23.17
Average salary
AU$28.31
Experienced
AU$31.29
High
AU$34.50
Low
AU$18,536
Average salary
AU$22,648
Experienced
AU$25,032
High
AU$27,600

School Bus Driver - Pay by Experience Level in Australia

An Entry Level School Bus Driver with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of AU$23 per hour. A mid career School Bus Driver with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of about AU$28, while an experienced School Bus Driver with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$31. School Bus Drivers with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$29 per hour on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a School Bus Driver in Australia

Experienced▲ +10%
Late Career▲ +2%
Average SalaryAU$28.31/hour
Mid Career▼ -1%
Entry Level▼ -19%

Gender Breakdown

Female
23%
Male
77%

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School Bus Driver - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all School 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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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the School Bus Driver

How much does a School Bus Driver make in Australia?
A School Bus Driver in Australia earns an average of AU$28.31 gross per hour, which is about AU$22,648 gross per year. Everything you need to know about the salary of the School Bus Driver updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a School Bus Driver in Australia?
The starting salary of a School Bus Driver in Australia is around AU$23.17 gross per hour.
What is the highest salary for a School Bus Driver in Australia?
The highest salary of a School Bus Driver in Australia can reach and exceed AU$34.50 gross per hour.
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