The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) salary and allowances for teachers are structured using job groups from B5 through D5, aligned with T-Scales (5 to 15).
TSC oversees the recruitment, deployment, and overall management of teachers in public schools within the country.
On 18 July 2025 TSC signed the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for 2025–2029 which will be implemented in four phases from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2029.
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Basic salary for Teachers
According to recent official estimates, the basic monthly salary ranges for key job groups are:
- B5 (Primary Teacher II): about KES 28,620 – 37,100
- C1 (Primary Teacher I / Secondary Teacher III): about KES 35,300 – 47,300
- C2 (Secondary Teacher II / Senior Teacher II): about KES 41,400 – 57,200
- C3 (Senior Teacher I / Secondary Teacher I): about KES 49,800 – 66,200
- C4 (Deputy Headteacher II / Senior Master IV): about KES 58,600 – 77,100
- C5 (Headteacher / Deputy Headteacher I): about KES 69,700 – 96,100
- D4 (Senior Principal): about KES 121,800 – 150,700
- D5 (Chief Principal): about KES 135,300 – 167,415
| Job Group | Role | Basic Salary Range (KES/Month) |
|---|---|---|
| B5 | Primary Teacher II (Entry Grade) | 28,620 – 37,100 |
| C1 | Primary Teacher I, Secondary Teacher III | 35,300 – 47,300 |
| C2 | Secondary Teacher II, Senior Teacher II | 41,400 – 57,200 |
| C3 | Senior Teacher I, Secondary Teacher I | 49,800 – 66,200 |
| C4 | Deputy Headteacher II, Senior Master IV | 58,600 – 77,100 |
| C5 | Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher I | 69,700 – 96,100 |
| D1 | Senior Master II, Senior Headteacher | 91,000 – 114,000 |
| D2 | Deputy Principal II, Senior Master I | 102,000 – 127,000 |
| D3 | Principal (Sub-County/Extra-County) | 105,200 – 127,100 |
| D4 | Senior Principal | 121,800 – 150,700 |
| D5 | Chief Principal | 135,300 – 167,415 |
TSC Teachers Allowances
The TSC Allowances include;
1.House allowance, varying by location cluster (Cluster 1: Nairobi; Cluster 2: major municipalities; Cluster 3: other areas).
2.Commuter allowance: for example B5 may get about KES 4,000, rising to KES 16,000 for D5.
3.Hardship allowance (for service in hardship-areas): ranges from about KES 6,600 (B5) to KES 38,100 (D5).
4.Leave allowance: once per year, e.g., KES 4,000 for B5/C1, KES 10,000 for D grades.
5.Disability guide allowance: a flat KES 20,000 per month for eligible teachers with disabilities.
1. House Allowance (By Job Group – Cluster 3 “Other Areas”)
(Rates differ by location; these are the standard nationwide baseline figures.)
| Job Group | House Allowance (KES/Month) |
|---|---|
| B5 | 3,850 |
| C1 | 5,800 |
| C2 | 9,600 |
| C3 | 16,500 |
| C4 | 16,500 |
| C5 | 18,000 |
| D1 | 21,000 |
| D2 | 21,000 |
| D3 | 21,000 |
| D4 | 21,000 |
| D5 | 25,000 |
2. Commuter Allowance
| Job Group | Commuter Allowance (KES/Month) |
|---|---|
| B5 | 4,000 |
| C1 | 4,000 |
| C2 | 5,000 |
| C3 | 6,000 |
| C4 | 8,000 |
| C5 | 8,000 |
| D1 | 12,000 |
| D2 | 12,000 |
| D3 | 14,000 |
| D4 | 14,000 |
| D5 | 16,000 |
3. Hardship Allowance
| Job Group | Hardship Allowance (KES/Month) |
|---|---|
| B5 | 6,600 |
| C1 | 8,200 |
| C2 | 10,900 |
| C3 | 12,300 |
| C4 | 14,650 |
| C5 | 17,100 |
| D1 | 27,300 |
| D2 | 27,300 |
| D3 | 31,500 |
| D4 | 31,500 |
| D5 | 38,100 |
4. Annual Leave Allowance (Paid Once per Year)
| Job Group | Leave Allowance (KES/Year) |
|---|---|
| B5 | 4,000 |
| C1 | 4,000 |
| C2 | 6,000 |
| C3 | 6,000 |
| C4 | 6,000 |
| C5 | 6,000 |
| D1 | 10,000 |
| D2 | 10,000 |
| D3 | 10,000 |
| D4 | 10,000 |
| D5 | 10,000 |
5. Disability Guide Allowance
| Category | Allowance (KES/Month) |
|---|---|
| Teachers with disability (all job groups) | 20,000 |
Practical example
A teacher in job group C3 in a non-hardship, rural area could:
- Earn a basic salary around KES 50,000 (mid-band).
- Receive about KES 6,000 commuter allowance.
- Receive about KES 16,500 house allowance.
- Total gross KES 72,500 before statutory deductions.