How Much Does a School Bus Driver Make in the United Kingdom? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a School Bus Driver in the United Kingdom is £27,895, with an hourly rate of £13, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £25,261 to £30,352, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH £25,261

50TH(Median) £27,895

75TH £30,352

School Bus Driver Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile School Bus Driver Salary	£25,261	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile School Bus Driver Salary	£27,895	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile School Bus Driver Salary	£30,352	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a School Bus Driver Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

£25,261

Average £27,895/year

£30,352

£2,105

Average £2,325/month

£2,529

£486

Average £536/week

£584

£12

Average £13/hour

£15

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	£30,352	£2,529	£584	£15
Average	£27,895	£2,325	£536	£13
25th Percentile	£25,261	£2,105	£486	£12

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified School Bus Driver salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a School Bus Driver is about £27,895 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £13, a monthly salary of about £2,325, and a weekly pay of around £536. Click the switch button below to see more details about School Bus Driver hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do School Bus Drivers Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A School Bus Driver's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £26,401 - £27,895, while Intermediate make £26,912 - £28,335, Senior earn £27,816 - £29,179, Specialist earn £27,895 - £29,289, Expert can reach £28,078 - £29,509 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level School Bus Driver	£27,423
Intermediate Level School Bus Driver	£27,895
Senior Level School Bus Driver	£28,702
Specialist Level School Bus Driver	£28,812
Expert Level School Bus Driver	£28,995

Entry Level	2%
Intermediate Level	0%
Senior Level	3%
Specialist Level	3%
Expert Level	4%

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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for School Bus Driver?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for School Bus Driver are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £30,127 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £28,102, and Manchester pays around £26,739 annually.

Which Job Pays More: School Secretary or School Bus Driver?

As of April 22, 2025 , a School Secretary makes more than a School Bus Driver. A School Secretary earns an average annual salary of £28,520. And a School Bus Driver earns an average annual salary of £27,895.

Job Title	Salary Range in GBP
School Secretary	£24,268 £31,777
Truck Driver - Heavy	£16,833 £31,049
Truck Driver - Light	£18,997 £35,899
Assistant Head of School	£43,672 £62,992
Secondary School Teacher	£24,952 £39,984

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