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DismissSEPTA (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority) is an operator of public transportation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
septa.orgWhat’s the average pay for a bus operator at SEPTA?
The average pay for a bus operator at SEPTA is between $37.00 and $38.96 per hour.
The top paying employers for bus drivers are the Chicago Transit Authority, SEPTA and FedEx Freight.
Last updated January 30, 2026
Who pays bus drivers the most?
- Chicago Transit Authority Pay $31.70-43.76 per hour
- SEPTA Pay $37.00-38.96 per hour
- FedEx Freight Pay $31.26-37.31 per hour
- TriMet Pay $29.35-39.91 per hour
- Metropolitan Transportation Authority Pay $25.08-37.42 per hour
- Utah Transit Authority Pay $26.56-29.80 per hour
- Student Transportation Of America Pay $21.40-30.00 per hour
- Keolis North America Pay $23.01-33.23 per hour
- First Student Pay $21.18-32.97 per hour
- NJ Transit Pay $20.38-35.84 per hour
What are bus drivers saying about pay at SEPTA?
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Best thing
The pay
Worst thing
The people I deal with
Report this reviewBus driver at SEPTA, March 2025
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Best thing
Pays pretty good only if you can make it home safely
Worst thing
Safety is paramount but it's don't exist.
Report this reviewBus operator at SEPTA, February 2025
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Best thing
Time off, Vacations
Worst thing
Vacation Pay Never Reflects Your Actual Work Pay.
Report this reviewBus operator at SEPTA, February 2025