Hiring market · Karnataka
Hire Bus Driver in Karnataka
43 active bus driver jobs in Karnataka from 34 employers, a median offer of ₹21,500 a month and 9% open to freshers.
Hiring market in Karnataka
- Active jobs
- 43
- 243 openings
- Employers hiring
- 34
- Median pay / month
- ₹21,500
- ₹19,000–₹24,300
- Open to freshers
- 9%
- New in 7 days
- 0
- New in 30 days
- 2
From live job posts on BetterJobs · updated 14 November 2026
Hiring market
Bus Driver hiring in Karnataka: what the data says
There are 43 active bus driver jobs in Karnataka from 34 employers, with 243 openings between them. None arrived in the last 7 days; 2 arrived in the last 30.
The median advertised pay for bus driver jobs in Karnataka is ₹21,500 a month (43 posts state a salary). Half of all offers sit between ₹19,000 and ₹24,300; the top tenth start at ₹29,000. Karnataka pays 10% above the all-India median (₹19,500). An offer at the all-India median would sit below most posts in Karnataka, so plan for the local rate.
Only 9% of posts accept freshers — most employers in Karnataka want experience.
Bengaluru (37), Mysuru (2) and Kalaburagi (1) have the most openings in Karnataka. Johnson High School, Marshall Tours N Travels and Abacus Staffing And Services Private Limited have the most live posts — they are your main competition for candidates. 98% of posts are full-time. The most common qualification asked is below 10th (93% of posts).
Posts asking for Bus offer a median of ₹22,500 against ₹21,000 without it (+7%).
Monthly pay in Karnataka
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹16,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹21,500 | ₹24,300 | ₹29,000 |
Pay by experience
| Experience | Posts | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher (0 years) | 4 | — |
| 1–2 years | 39 | ₹21,000 |
Compare
How Karnataka compares
| Place | Median pay | vs here | Posts with pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Employment type
- Full-time98% · 42
- Part-time2% · 1
Work mode
- On-site100% · 43
Qualification asked
- Below 10th93% · 40
- 10th pass5% · 2
- 12th pass2% · 1
Cities
Where in Karnataka the jobs are
| City | Active jobs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| Bengaluru | 37 | ₹22,000 |
| Mysuru | 2 | — |
| Kalaburagi | 1 | — |
| Mangaluru | 1 | — |
| Tumkur | 1 | — |
| Udupi | 1 | — |
Competition for talent
Who else is hiring in Karnataka
- 1.Johnson High School4 posts
- 2.Marshall Tours N Travels4 posts
- 3.Abacus Staffing And Services Private Limited2 posts
- 4.Jubilee International Public School2 posts
- 5.S R Cabs Private Limited (S R Cabs Pvt Ltd)2 posts
- 6.Padikkal Travels1 post
- 7.SoundBiz Events Production1 post
- 8.White Force1 post
Skills premium
Skills that pay more
Median monthly pay of posts that ask for the skill versus posts that do not (bus driver jobs in Karnataka).
| Skill | With | Without | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bus | ₹22,500 | ₹21,000 | +7% |
Live on BetterJobs
Latest bus driver jobs in Karnataka
- 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
- Bus DriverWhite Force · Bengaluru · 2+ yrs · 30 Sept₹20,000 – ₹22,000/month
- Bus DriverSvg Enterprises · Mysuru · 2+ yrs · 30 Sept₹16,000/month
Hiring guide
Employers posting bus driver jobs in Karnataka most often ask for Bus.
Frequently asked questions
How much do bus driver jobs in Karnataka pay?
The median advertised pay is ₹21,500 a month, from 43 current posts with a salary. Half of the offers are between ₹19,000 and ₹24,300.
How many bus driver jobs are open in Karnataka right now?
43 active posts from 34 employers (243 openings). 0 were added in the last 7 days and 2 in the last 30 days.
Can I hire freshers for bus driver jobs in Karnataka?
Few employers do: only 9% of current posts accept freshers. A fresher-friendly post with on-the-job training faces little competition.
Which cities have the most bus driver jobs in Karnataka?
Bengaluru (37), Mysuru (2), Kalaburagi (1), Mangaluru (1) and Tumkur (1).
Which companies are hiring for bus driver jobs in Karnataka?
Employers with the most live posts: Johnson High School (4), Marshall Tours N Travels (4), Abacus Staffing And Services Private Limited (2), Jubilee International Public School (2) and S R Cabs Private Limited (S R Cabs Pvt Ltd) (2).
Which skills raise pay for bus driver jobs in Karnataka?
Bus (+7%, ₹22,500 vs ₹21,000) — medians of posts with and without the skill.