School Bus Driver salary in Canada
Based on 286 Canadian job postings that list pay, the median school bus driver pay is $22.67 an hour. The middle half of postings pay between $21.76 and $25.38.
Lower 25%$21.76
Median$22.67
Upper 25%$25.38
Pay figures are taken from employer postings that list pay. They are not estimates. Updated November 6, 2026.
By province
| Location | Lower 25% | Median | Upper 25% | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario | $21.70 | $22.30 | $22.90 | 170 |
| Alberta | $23.50 | $27.03 | $28.12 | 34 |
| British Columbia | $25.32 | $26.39 | $28.23 | 33 |
| Saskatchewan | $20.86 | $21.66 | $23.50 | 14 |
| Yukon | $32 | $32 | $32 | 12 |
| Manitoba | $20.92 | $21.79 | $26.09 | 11 |
| Nova Scotia | $25.29 | $25.54 | $25.99 | 8 |
By city
| Location | Lower 25% | Median | Upper 25% | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Thomas, ON | $21.69 | $22.10 | $22.10 | 6 |
| Victoria, BC | $26.39 | $26.39 | $29.10 | 6 |
| Kincardine, ON | $22.37 | $22.37 | $22.37 | 5 |
| Dartmouth, NS | $25.29 | $25.29 | $25.29 | 5 |
| Edmonton, AB | $26.81 | $27.03 | $27.03 | 5 |
Common questions
How much does a school bus driver make in Canada?
Based on 286 Canadian job postings that list pay, the median school bus driver pay is $22.67 an hour. The middle half of postings pay between $21.76 and $25.38.
Where do school bus drivers earn the most?
Among provinces with enough data, Yukon has the highest median advertised pay at $32 an hour.