Bus Driver, Transit and Intercity Hourly Pay in Canada

The average hourly pay for a Bus Driver, Transit and Intercity in Canada is C$24.97.

10%

C$14.74

MEDIAN

C$24.97

90%

C$33.51

Hourly Rate

C$15 - C$34

Bonus

C$0 - C$1,000

Total Pay

C$31,268 - C$71,539

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Job Description for Bus Driver, Transit and Intercity

In order to qualify for a job as a transit and intercity bus driver, applicants must pass a special driving test to demonstrate that they possess the necessary skills to safely operate a transit bus, which is typically significantly larger and longer than other vehicles. In addition to being capable of driving a multi-passenger bus, drivers also must be calm, even-tempered, alert, and able to juggle multiple mental tasks at the same time without becoming flustered or emotionally agitated; this …Read more

Bus Driver, Transit and Intercity Tasks

Drive the bus and various passengers over specified routes according to specified time schedules.
Operate the bus skillfully and safely, answer questions regarding service, routes, and fares.
Read time schedules, street signs, traffic signs, head signs, bus passes and instructions.
Maintain good relations with general public, announce stops, direct and control passengers.

Job Satisfaction for Bus Driver, Transit and Intercity

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Popular Skills for Bus Driver, Transit and Intercity

Customer Service

C$26

41 responses

Safety Compliance

C$26

23 responses

Driver/Core Development

C$28

17 responses

Transport

C$25

14 responses

Customer Relations

C$25

7 responses

Skills in Customer Service, Safety Compliance, Driver/Core Development, Transport and Customer Relations are correlated to pay that is above average.

Pay by Experience Level for Bus Driver, Transit and Intercity

An entry-level Bus Driver, Transit and Intercity with less than 1 year experience can expect to earn an average total compensation (includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay) of C$20.65 based on 7 salaries. An early career Bus Driver, Transit and Intercity with 1-4 years of experience earns an average total compensation of C$22.67 based on 55 salaries. A mid-career Bus Driver, Transit and Intercity with 5-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of C$25.42 based on 40 salaries. An experienced Bus Driver, Transit and Intercity with 10-19 years of experience earns an average total compensation of C$26.02 based on 45 salaries. In their late career (20 years and higher), employees earn an average total compensation of C$28.

Pay Difference by Location

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Calgary, Alberta

▲39%

Edmonton, Alberta

▲36%

Toronto, Ontario

▲28%

Vancouver, British Columbia

▲20%

Victoria, British Columbia

▲10%

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

▼4%

London, Ontario

▼42%

Employees with Bus Driver, Transit and Intercity in their job title in Calgary, Alberta earn an average of 38.8% more than the national average. These job titles also find higher than average salaries in Edmonton, Alberta (36.2% more) and Toronto, Ontario (27.9% more). The lowest salaries can be found in London, Ontario (41.8% less) and Saskatoon, Saskatchewan (4.5% less).