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trimet.org/homeWhat’s the average pay for a bus operator at TriMet?
The average pay for a bus operator at TriMet is between $29.35 and $39.91 per hour.
The top paying employers for bus drivers are the Chicago Transit Authority, SEPTA and FedEx Freight.
Last updated March 6, 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
- First Student Pay $21.18-32.97 per hour
- Student Transportation Of America Pay $21.40-30.00 per hour
- Keolis North America Pay $23.19-33.14 per hour
- Transdev North America Pay $20.84-31.32 per hour
What are bus drivers saying about pay at TriMet?
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Best thing
Great pay and benefits
Worst thing
Out of touch management
Report this reviewEmployee at TriMet, December 2025
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Best thing
High pay
Worst thing
Lazy workers and micro managing workers are protected because it's a union job
Report this reviewService worker at TriMet, April 2025