The journey toward improved pay for TSC-employed teachers in Kenya has been a long and challenging one. This journey has been marked by continuous negotiations between the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) and the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). Eventually, the Salaries and Remuneration Commission intervened and established a three-phase salary increment plan.
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How Much TSC-Employed Teachers Earn in Kenya: The Role of KNUT and TSC
The push for better compensation by KNUT, driven by concerns over salaries and working conditions, has been relentless. Their efforts culminated in the signing of a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which aims to ensure fair and equitable pay for all TSC-employed educators.
How Much TSC-Employed Teachers Earn in Kenya: The New Grading System
The TSC introduced a new teacher salary and grading system, which resulted in the elimination of certain job groups and the consolidation of others. This new system classifies teaching positions into specific grades and T-scales, with corresponding salaries for each category.
How Much TSC-Employed Teachers Earn in Kenya: Breakdown of Grades and Salaries
Chief Principal – Grade D5 (T-Scale 15)
Chief Principals, who hold Grade D5 (T-Scale 15), are at the top of the pay scale. These educators lead National and Extra County Schools with over 1,000 students. Their monthly salaries range from Kshs 131,380 to Kshs 157,656, with an increment of up to Kshs 9,496.
Senior Principal – Grade D4 (T-Scale 14)
Senior Principals, advancing to Grade D4 (T-Scale 14), oversee County Schools with over 540 students. Their salaries range from Kshs 118,242 to Kshs 143,581 per month.
Principal and Deputy Principal I – Grade D3 (T-Scale 13)
Principals and Deputy Principals I, responsible for Sub-County schools, earn between Kshs 105,182 and Kshs 127,069 per month.
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Deputy Principal II, Senior Master I, and Senior Lecturer I – Grade D2 (T-Scale 12)
In Grade D2 (T-Scale 12), Deputy Principals II, Senior Masters I, and Senior Lecturers I earn between Kshs 92,119 and Kshs 110,551.
Senior Master II, Deputy Principal III, Senior Head Teacher, Senior Lecturer II, and Curriculum Support Officer I – Grade D1 (T-Scale 11)
Senior Master II and Senior Head Teachers, who manage schools with over 1,000 students, as well as Deputy Principals III overseeing Sub-County and All-Day schools, earn between Kshs 78,625 and Kshs 95,101 per month.
Senior Master III, Senior Lecturer III, Head Teacher, Deputy Head Teacher I, and Curriculum Support Officer II – Grade C5 (T-Scale 10)
Head Teachers and Deputy Head Teachers I in primary schools with fewer than 1,000 students fall under Grade C5 (T-Scale 10). Their salaries range from Kshs 62,272 to Kshs 78,667.
Senior Lecturer IV, Senior Master IV, SNE Senior Teacher Primary, SNE Teacher I Secondary, and Deputy Head Teacher II – Grade C4 (T-Scale 9)
Deputy Head Teachers II, along with SNE Teachers, earn between Kshs 52,308 and Kshs 67,220 in Grade C4 (T-Scale 9).
Secondary Teacher I, Lecturer I, SNE Teacher I Primary, SNE Teacher II Secondary, and Senior Teacher I – Grade C3 (T-Scale 8)
Teachers in Grade C3 (T-Scale 8), including Secondary Teacher I and Senior Teacher I, earn between Kshs 44,412 and Kshs 56,514 per month.
Secondary Teacher II, SNE Teacher II Primary, Lecturer II, and Senior Teacher II – Grade C2 (T-Scale 7)
In Grade C2 (T-Scale 7), teachers such as Secondary Teacher II and Senior Teacher II earn between Kshs 36,621 and Kshs 45,776.
Secondary Teacher III, Lecturer III, and Primary Teacher I – Grade C1 (T-Scale 6)
Grade C1 serves as the entry level for teachers with a Diploma in Education. Teachers in this grade earn between Kshs 28,491 and Kshs 35,614.
Primary Teacher II – Grade B5 (T-Scale 5)
Primary Teacher II, the entry-level grade for primary school teachers, earns the lowest salary, ranging from Kshs 22,793 to Kshs 28,491.
How Much TSC-Employed Teachers Earn in Kenya: Implementation and Challenges
The new TSC pay scale was set to be introduced in two phases. While the first phase has already been implemented, the second phase faces delays due to the rejection of the finance bill.
Teachers have threatened to strike if the second phase is not implemented by August 26. TSC Chief Nancy Macharia continues to negotiate with unions to resolve the ongoing pay dispute.
