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 $38,307, with an hourly rate of $18, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from $34,690 to $41,681, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH $34,690

50TH(Median) $38,307

75TH $41,681

School Bus Driver Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile School Bus Driver Salary	$34,690	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile School Bus Driver Salary	$38,307	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile School Bus Driver Salary	$41,681	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

$34,690

Average $38,307/year

$41,681

$2,891

Average $3,192/month

$3,473

$667

Average $737/week

$802

$17

Average $18/hour

$20

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$41,681	$3,473	$802	$20
Average	$38,307	$3,192	$737	$18
25th Percentile	$34,690	$2,891	$667	$17

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 $38,307 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of $18, a monthly salary of about $3,192, and a weekly pay of around $737. 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 $36,256 - $38,307, while Intermediate make $36,958 - $38,912, Senior earn $38,199 - $40,070, Specialist earn $38,307 - $40,221, Expert can reach $38,559 - $40,523 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level School Bus Driver	$37,659
Intermediate Level School Bus Driver	$38,307
Senior Level School Bus Driver	$39,415
Specialist Level School Bus Driver	$39,566
Expert Level School Bus Driver	$39,818

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 $41,372 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers $38,592, and Manchester pays around $36,719 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 $39,166. And a School Bus Driver earns an average annual salary of $38,307.

Job Title	Salary Range in GBP
School Secretary	$33,326 $43,639
Truck Driver - Heavy	$23,116 $42,638
Truck Driver - Light	$26,089 $49,299
Assistant Head of School	$59,974 $86,505
Secondary School Teacher	$34,266 $54,908

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