As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a School Bus Driver in Birmingham, UK is £26,179, with an hourly rate of £13, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £23,707 to £28,485, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £23,707
50TH(Median)   £26,179
75TH   £28,485
School Bus Driver Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile School Bus Driver Salary £23,707 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile School Bus Driver Salary £26,179 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile School Bus Driver Salary £28,485 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

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 £26,179 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £13, a monthly salary of about £2,182, and a weekly pay of around £503. 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 £24,777 - £26,179, while Intermediate make £25,257 - £26,592, Senior earn £26,106 - £27,384, Specialist earn £26,179 - £27,487, Expert can reach £26,352 - £27,694 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level School Bus Driver £25,737
Intermediate Level School Bus Driver £26,179
Senior Level School Bus Driver £26,937
Specialist Level School Bus Driver £27,040
Expert Level School Bus Driver £27,212
£25,737 0 yr
£26,179 < 2 yrs
£26,937 2-4 yrs
£27,040 5-8 yrs
£27,212 > 8 yrs
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 less than a School Bus Driver. A School Secretary earns an average annual salary of £26,766. And a School Bus Driver earns an average annual salary of £27,895.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
School Secretary Birmingham, UK
£22,775
£29,823
Truck Driver - Heavy Birmingham, UK
£15,798
£29,139
Truck Driver - Light Birmingham, UK
£17,829
£33,691
Assistant Head of School Birmingham, UK
£40,986
£59,118
Secondary School Teacher Birmingham, UK
£23,418
£37,525

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