TSC Teachers’ Housing Levy Deductions Breakdown: Detailed Analysis by Job Group.
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) in Kenya has announced the current housing levy deductions for teachers, categorized by their job groups. This initiative aims to support the government’s ambitious goal of constructing 250,000 affordable housing units annually. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of the housing levy deductions for various employment groups within the TSC.
Under the new regulations, all TSCemployed teachers will contribute 1.5% of their gross monthly salary to the housing levy. This mandatory deduction is part of the government’s strategy to fund the development of affordable housing units. Employers who fail to remit these payments on time will face a penalty of 2% on the unpaid amounts each month. All contributions must be submitted no later than nine working days after the end of each month.
Highest and Lowest Deductions
The highest deductions are applied to Chief Principals, who earn between Ksh 131,380 and Ksh 157,656 per month. Conversely, Primary School Teacher II, with the lowest monthly income, has the smallest deduction.
Detailed Deductions by Job Group
Chief Principals (TScale 15, Grade D5):
- Monthly Basic Salary: Ksh 131,380 to Ksh 157,656
- Monthly Housing Levy: Ksh 1,970.70 to Ksh 2,364
Senior Principals (TScale 14, Grade D4):
- Monthly Basic Salary: Ksh 118,242 to Ksh 121,890
- Monthly Housing Levy: Ksh 1,773 to Ksh 1,828
Principals (TScale 13, Grade D3):
- Monthly Basic Salary: Ksh 104,644
- Monthly Housing Levy: Ksh 1,569
Deputy Principals III (TScale 12, Grade D2):
- Monthly Basic Salary: Ksh 91,040
- Monthly Housing Levy: Ksh 1,365
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Senior Head Teachers, Senior Master II, and Deputy Principals IV (TScale 11, Grade D1):
- Monthly Basic Salary: Ksh 77,840 to Ksh 85,269
- Monthly Housing Levy: Ksh 1,167 to Ksh 1,279
Head Teachers, Deputy Head Teacher I, and Senior Master III (TScale 10, Grade C5):
- Monthly Basic Salary: Ksh 62,272
- Monthly Housing Levy: Ksh 934
Deputy Head Teacher II (TScale 9, Grade C4):
- Monthly Basic Salary: Ksh 52,308
- Monthly Housing Levy: Ksh 784
Secondary Teacher I and Senior Teacher I (TScale 8, Grade C3):
- Monthly Basic Salary: Ksh 43,147 to Ksh 53,943
- Monthly Housing Levy: Ksh 647 to Ksh 809
Senior Teacher II, Secondary Teacher II, Secondary Teacher II Untrained (UT), and Primary SNE Teachers (TScale 7, Grade C2):
- Monthly Basic Salary: Ksh 34,955 to Ksh 49,694
- Monthly Housing Levy: Ksh 524 to Ksh 745
Primary Teacher I and Secondary Teacher III (TScale 6, Grade C1):
- Monthly Basic Salary: Ksh 27,195 to Ksh 33,994
- Monthly Housing Levy: Ksh 407 to Ksh 509
Primary Teacher II (TScale 5, Grade B5):
- Monthly Basic Salary: Ksh 21,756 to Ksh 27,195
- Monthly Housing Levy: Ksh 326 to Ksh 407
In conclusion, the implementation of the housing levy deductions by the TSC is a strategic move to address Kenya’s housing deficit. By understanding the detailed breakdown of these deductions, teachers can better manage their finances and contribute to the national goal of affordable housing development.
TSC Teachers’ Housing Levy Deductions Breakdown: Detailed Analysis by Job Group.
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