TSC Current Salary Scales per Job Group According to the Signed CBA.
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is responsible for teacher recruitment, registration, deployment, and management across various job groups and salary scales in all public schools in Kenya. The TSC’s current salary structure is designed to align with the new grading system, which replaces the old system by merging and restructuring various groups. Here’s a detailed look at the latest grading system and corresponding salary scales for teachers in government schools as per the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
TSC New Grading System and Salary Scales
Titles/Positions and Grades:
- Chief Principals: Grade D5, T-Scale 15
- Senior Principals: Grade D4, T-Scale 14
- Principal and Deputy Principal I: Grade D3, T-Scale 13
- Deputy Principal II, Senior Master I, Senior Lecturer I: Grade D2, T-Scale 12
- Senior Master II, Deputy Principal III, Senior Headteacher, Senior Lecturer II, Curriculum Support Officer I**: Grade D1, T-Scale 11
- Senior Master III, Senior Lecturer III, Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher I, Curriculum Support Officer II: Grade C5, T-Scale 10
- Senior Lecturer IV, Senior Master IV, SNE Senior Teacher (Primary), SNE Teacher I (Secondary), Deputy Headteacher II: Grade C4, T-Scale 9
- Secondary Teacher I, Lecturer I, SNE Teacher I (Primary), Appointed SNE Teacher II (Secondary), Senior Teacher I: Grade C3, T-Scale 8
- Secondary Teacher II, SNE Teacher II (Primary), Appointed Lecturer II, Senior Teachers II: Grade C2, T-Scale 7
- Secondary Teacher III, Appointed Lecturer III, Primary Teacher I: Grade C1, T-Scale 6
- Primary Teacher II: Grade B5, T-Scale 5
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Current Basic Salary Scales for TSC Teachers
The salaries of teachers depend on their job groups, and this applies to both primary and secondary school teachers. Here’s the salary breakdown according to the latest CBA:
- Chief Principals (Grade D5, T-Scale 15): Ksh. 131,380 – 159,534
- Senior Principals (Grade D4, T-Scale 14): Ksh. 118,242 – 143,581
- Principals and Deputy Principals I (Grade D3, T-Scale 13): Ksh. 105,182 – 127,069
- Deputy Principals II, Senior Masters I, Senior Lecturers I (Grade D2, T-Scale 12): Ksh. 92,119 – 110,551
- Senior Masters II, Deputy Principals III, Senior Headteachers, Senior Lecturers II, Curriculum Support Officers I (Grade D1, T-Scale 11): Ksh. 78,625 – 95,101
- Senior Masters III, Senior Lecturers III, Headteachers, Deputy Headteachers I, Curriculum Support Officers II (Grade C5, T-Scale 10): Ksh. 62,272 – 78,667
- Senior Lecturers IV, Senior Masters IV, SNE Senior Teachers (Primary), SNE Teachers I (Secondary), Deputy Headteachers II (Grade C4, T-Scale 9): Ksh. 52,308 – 67,220
- Secondary Teachers I, Lecturers I, SNE Teachers I (Primary), SNE Teachers II (Secondary), Senior Teachers I (Grade C3, T-Scale 8): Ksh. 44,412 – 56,514
- Secondary Teachers II, SNE Teachers II (Primary), Lecturers II, Senior Teachers II (Grade C2, T-Scale 7): Ksh. 36,612 – 45,776
- Secondary Teachers III, Lecturers III, Primary Teachers I (Grade C1): Ksh. 28,491 – 35,614
- Primary Teachers II (Grade B5, T-Scale 5): Ksh. 22,793 – 28,491
Implementation of the New Salary Scales
The new TSC salary scales are being implemented in two phases. The first phase began on January 1, 2023. The second phase is set to commence on July 1, 2024, covering all teachers currently in service.
Additional Information on TSC Salaries
- Basic Salary for C1 Teachers: Appointed TSC Lecturer III, Secondary Teacher III, and Primary Teacher I earn between Ksh. 28,491 and Ksh. 35,614 monthly.
- Basic Salary for C4 Teachers: Senior Lecturer IV, Senior Master IV, SNE Senior Teacher (Primary), SNE Teacher I (Secondary), and Deputy Headteacher II earn between Ksh. 52,308 and Ksh. 67,220.
- Secondary School Teachers’ Salaries: Secondary Teachers III start at Ksh. 35,614, while Secondary Chief Principals can earn over Ksh. 127,069 monthly.
Additionally, teachers receive monthly allowances based on their working environment and other factors.
TSC Current Salary Scales per Job Group According to the Signed CBA.
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