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Bus Driver Salary in Karnataka (2026)
₹21,500per month, median
Half of Bus Driver posts in Karnataka offer ₹19,000–₹24,300 a month. Based on 43 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹16,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹21,500 | ₹24,300 | ₹29,000 |
- Active posts
- 43
- Employers
- 34
- Open to freshers
- 9%
- New in 30 days
- 2
What to offer Bus Driver candidates in Karnataka
- Offer at least ₹21,500 a month to match the typical post in Karnataka; ₹24,300 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Ask for Bus only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹22,500 against ₹21,000.
- 2 new Bus Driver posts went live in the last 30 days — publish your monthly range so candidates can compare.
Experience
Bus Driver salary by experience
| Experience | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher (0 years) | 4 | — |
| 1–2 years | 39 | ₹21,000 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 42 | ₹21,800 |
| Part-time | 1 | — |
Qualification asked
- Below 10th93% · 40
- 10th pass5% · 2
- 12th pass2% · 1
Cities
Bus Driver salary by city in Karnataka
| City | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Bengaluru | 37 | ₹22,000 |
| Mysuru | 2 | — |
| Kalaburagi | 1 | — |
| Mangaluru | 1 | — |
| Tumkur | 1 | — |
| Udupi | 1 | — |
Compare
Karnataka vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karnataka | ₹21,500 | — | 43 |
| India | ₹19,500 | -9% | 376 |
| Tamil Nadu | ₹22,500 | +5% | 37 |
| Telangana | ₹21,000 | -2% | 32 |
| Maharashtra | ₹19,000 | -12% | 86 |
| Gujarat | ₹19,000 | -12% | 16 |
Market
Who is hiring in Karnataka
2 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Johnson High School4
- Marshall Tours N Travels4
- Abacus Staffing And Services Private Limited2
- Jubilee International Public School2
- S R Cabs Private Limited (S R Cabs Pvt Ltd)2
- Padikkal Travels1
- SoundBiz Events Production1
- White Force1
Skills premium
Skills that raise pay
Median monthly pay of posts that ask for the skill versus posts that do not.
| Skill | With | Without | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bus | ₹22,500 | ₹21,000 | +7% |
Real offers
Recent Bus Driver posts with pay
- Bus DriverPadikkal Travels · Bengaluru · 2+ yrs · 13 days ago₹18,000 – ₹22,000/month
- Bus DriverCimtrix Systems (P) Ltd. (Cimtrix Systems Private Limited) · Bengaluru · 2+ yrs · 14 days ago₹22,000 – ₹26,000/month
- Bus DriverAlva's Education Trust · Mangaluru · 1–2 yrs · 1 Oct₹18,000/month
- Bus DriverMarshall Tours N Travels · Bengaluru · 1–2 yrs · 30 Sept₹28,000 – ₹30,000/month
- Bus DriverAkash Global Techno School · Bengaluru · 2+ yrs · 30 Sept₹13,000 – ₹18,000/month
- Bus DriverAarya Trans Solutions Private Limited (Aarya Trans Solutions P. Ltd.) · Bengaluru · Fresher · 30 Sept₹21,500 – ₹28,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Bus Driver salary in Karnataka?
The median advertised salary is ₹21,500 a month across 43 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹19,000 and ₹24,300, and 10% of posts pay ₹29,000 or more.
What do Bus Driver jobs pay experienced candidates in Karnataka?
1–2 years: ₹21,000 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Is Bus Driver pay in Karnataka higher than the India average?
Yes, 10% higher: ₹21,500 in Karnataka against ₹19,500 across India.
Which skills raise Bus Driver salaries in Karnataka?
Bus (+7%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 43 active job posts for Bus Driver in Karnataka on BetterJobs that state a salary. Pay is converted to a monthly amount and rounded to the nearest ₹100; last updated 14 November 2026.
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