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Bus driver salary in Melbourne VIC

How much does a Bus Driver make in Melbourne VIC?

Average base salary

$39.17
same
as national average

The average salary for a bus driver is $39.17 per hour in Melbourne VIC. 13 salaries reported, updated at 28 August 2026

Highest paying companies for Bus Driver in Melbourne VIC

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Driver Hire
 
$79,156per year
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Techforce Personnel
 
$79,040per year
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Aveo
 
$75,296per year
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City of Yarra
 
$64,870per year
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Skybus
 
$55,000per year
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Highest paying cities near Melbourne VIC for Bus Drivers

  1. Sunbury VIC
    $43.05 per hour
  2. Bendigo VIC
    $43.03 per hour
  3. Croydon VIC
    $39.75 per hour
  4. Gisborne VIC
    $39.18 per hour
  5. Melbourne VIC
    $39.17 per hour

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The average salary for a Bus Driver is $39.17 per hour in Melbourne VIC. This figure is based on 13 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 28 August 2026.

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Bus Driver salaries in Melbourne VIC typically range between a low of $34.56 and a high of $44.40 per hour, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Bus Driver in Melbourne VIC include Sunbury VIC at $43.05 per hour, Bendigo VIC at $43.03 per hour and Croydon VIC at $39.75 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Bus Driver in Melbourne VIC include Driver Hire ($79,156 per year) and Techforce Personnel ($79,040 per year).