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New Salaries for Teachers in Grade B5 – Primary Teacher 2
WHO IS A Primary Teacher 2?
These are teachers at Grade B5 (T- Scale 5) which is the entry grade for primary school teachers. These tutors will not also get any salary increment.
SALARY POINTS | JOB GROUP | GRADE | CURRENT SALARY | SALARY JULY 2023 |
1 | G | B5 | 21,756 | 21,756 |
2 | G | B5 | 21,749 | 21,749 |
3 | G | B5 | 23,787 | 23,787 |
4 | G | B5 | 24,873 | 24,873 |
5 | G | B5 | 26,008 | 26,008 |
6 | G | B5 | 27,195 | 27,195 |
New Salaries for Teachers in Grade C1
Teacher III Grade C1 is the Entry Grade for secondary school teachers who have diploma qualifications.
Their monthly salaries range between Sh.27,195 to Sh.33,994.
The following is the basic salaries that teachers earn onward (2021).
TSC Salaries for Secondary School Teacher III, Grade C1 (Formerly J) posted in Nairobi and its surroundings
T- SCALE | JOB GROUP | GRADE | CURRENT BASIC SALARY | NEW BASIC SALARY EFFECTIVE JULY, 2023/2024 | COMMUTER ALLOWANCE | HOUSE ALLOWANCE | GROSS SALARY | |
1 | J | C1 | 27.195 | 27.195 | 4.000 | 10.000 | 41.195 | |
2 | J | C1 | 28.755 | 28.755 | 4.000 | 10.000 | 42.755 | |
3 | J | C1 | 30.405 | 30.405 | 4.000 | 10.000 | 44.405 | |
4 | J | C1 | 32.149 | 32.149 | 4.000 | 10.000 | 46.149 | |
5 | J | C1 | 33.994 | 33.994 | 4.000 | 10.000 | 47.994 |
TSC Salaries for Secondary School Teacher III, Grade C1 (Formerly J) posted in Former Major Municipalities Of Kisumu, Mombasa, Nyeri, Nakuru, Thika, Eldoret, Kitale, Kisii, Malindi.
T- SCALE | JOB GROUP | GRADE | CURRENT BASIC SALARY | NEW BASIC SALARY EFFECTIVE JULY, 2023/2024 | COMMUTER ALLOWANCE | HOUSE ALLOWANCE | GROSS SALARY |
1 | J | C1 | 27.195 | 27.195 | 4.000 | 7.500 | 38.695 |
2 | J | C1 | 28.755 | 28.755 | 4.000 | 7.500 | 40.255 |
3 | J | C1 | 30.405 | 30.405 | 4.000 | 7.500 | 41.905 |
4 | J | C1 | 32.149 | 32.149 | 4.000 | 7.500 | 43.649 |
5 | J | C1 | 33.994 | 33.994 | 4.000 | 7.500 | 45.494 |
TSC Salaries for Secondary School Teacher III, Grade C1 (Formerly J) posted in other municipalities
T- SCALE | JOB GROUP | GRADE | CURRENT BASIC SALARY | NEW BASIC SALARY EFFECTIVE JULY, 2023/2024 | COMMUTER ALLOWANCE | HOUSE ALLOWANCE | GROSS SALARY |
1 | J | C1 | 27.195 | 27.195 | 4.000 | 5.800 | 36.995 |
2 | J | C1 | 28.755 | 28.755 | 4.000 | 5.800 | 38.555 |
3 | J | C1 | 30.405 | 30.405 | 4.000 | 5.800 | 40.205 |
4 | J | C1 | 32.149 | 32.149 | 4.000 | 5.800 | 41.949 |
5 | J | C1 | 33.994 | 33.994 | 4.000 | 5.800 | 43.794 |
TSC Salaries for Secondary School Teacher III, Grade C1 (Formerly J) posted in other areas
T- SCALE | JOB GROUP | GRADE | CURRENT BASIC SALARY | NEW BASIC SALARY EFFECTIVE JULY, 2023/2024 | COMMUTER ALLOWANCE | HOUSE ALLOWANCE | GROSS SALARY |
1 | J | C1 | 27.195 | 27.195 | 4.000 | 4.200 | 35.395 |
2 | J | C1 | 28.755 | 28.755 | 4.000 | 4.200 | 36.955 |
3 | J | C1 | 30.405 | 30.405 | 4.000 | 4.200 | 38.605 |
4 | J | C1 | 32.149 | 32.149 | 4.000 | 4.200 | 40349 |
5 | J | C1 | 33.994 | 33.994 | 4.000 | 4.200 | 42.194 |
TSC Salaries for PRIMARY TEACHER I and Secondary School Teacher III, Grade C1 (Formerly J and H)
SALARY POINTS | JOB GROUP | GRADE | CURRENT SALARY | SALARY JULY 2023/2024 |
1 | H | C1 | 27,195 | 27,195 |
2 | H | C1 | 27,195 | 27,195 |
3 | H | C1 | 27,195 | 27,195 |
4 | H | C1 | 27,195 | 27,195 |
5 | H | C1 | 27,195 | 27,195 |
6 | H | C1 | 27,195 | 27,195 |
1 | J | C1 | 27,195 | 27,195 |
2 | J | C1 | 28,755 | 28,755 |
3 | J | C1 | 30,405 | 30,405 |
4 | J | C1 | 32,149 | 32,149 |
5 | J | C1 | 33,994 | 33,994 |
TSC Salaries for Grade C2 (Formerly K) The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) in Kenya pays a newly hired graduate teacher more than 34,955 shillings per month in basic salary.
A teacher earning 34,995 shillings per month falls under job group K, which is now known as grade C2 and is designated as Secondary Teacher II.
The newly hired teacher is placed on probation for a minimum of six (6) months. If the teacher’s performance is poor, the probation period may be extended in some cases.
Grade C2 is an entry grade for secondary school teachers who are holders of a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or its equivalent. It is also a promotional grade for holders of a Diploma in Education.
SALARY POINTS | JOB GROUP | GRADE | CURRENT SALARY | SALARY JULY 2023/2024 |
1 | K | C2 | 34,955 | 34,955 |
2 | K | C2 | 36,280 | 36,280 |
3 | K | C2 | 37,654 | 37,654 |
4 | K | C2 | 39,081 | 39,081 |
5 | K | C2 | 40,562 | 40,562 |
6 | K | C2 | 42,099 | 42, O99 |
7 | K | C2 | 49,694 | 49,694 |
TSC Salary Scales for Grade C2 (Formerly G) TSC Employed Teachers
These are administrators in Primary schools (Senior Teacher II) with an enrollment of below 1000 learners. While Secondary Teacher III is an entry grade for secondary school teachers who are holders of Diploma in Education.
SALARY POINTS | JOB GROUP | GRADE | CURRENT SALARY | SALARY JULY 2023/2024 |
1 | G | C2 | 31,242 | 34,955 |
2 | G | C2 | 31,242 | 34,955 |
3 | G | C2 | 31,242 | 34,955 |
4 | G | C2 | 31,242 | 34,955 |
5 | G | C2 | 31,242 | 34,955 |
6 | G | C2 | 31,242 | 34,955 |
1 | H | C2 | 31,242 | 34,955 |
2 | H | C2 | 31,242 | 34,955 |
3 | H | C2 | 31,242 | 34,955 |
4 | H | C2 | 32,975 | 34,955 |
5 | H | C2 | 32,975 | 34,955 |
6 | H | C2 | 32,975 | 34,955 |
1 | J | C2 | 32,975 | 34,955 |
2 | J | C2 | 32,975 | 34,955 |
3 | J | C2 | 33,971 | 34,955 |
4 | J | C2 | 33,971 | 34,955 |
5 | J | C2 | 33,971 | 34,955 |
TSC Salaries for Grade C3 – (Former Group L)
After three years of service, the teacher is promoted to job group L, also known as grade C3. Although a diploma is required to teach in secondary school, the majority of secondary school tutors are university graduates.
The teacher receives a rental house allowance and a commuter allowance of 7,500 shillings and 5,000 shillings, respectively, under job group K (grade C2).
After all, deductions have been made, and the newly hired graduate teacher now earns 38,000 shillings. Keep in mind that this amount does not apply to those who are being deducted from their HELB Loan.
Secondary Teachers, I are teachers in Secondary schools whose grade is C3 (formerly L); This is a promotional grade for teachers in secondary school.
Senior Teachers, I are administrators in Primary schools with an enrollment of over 1000 learners with Grade C3.
SALARY POINTS | JOB GROUP | GRADE | CURRENT SALARY | SALARY JULY 2023/2024 |
1 | L | C3 | 41,343 | 43,147 |
2 | L | C3 | 43,270 | 45,124 |
3 | L | C3 | 45,287 | 47,183 |
4 | L | C3 | 47,400 | 49,336 |
5 | L | C3 | 49,606 | 51,588 |
6 | L | C3 | 51,927 | 53,943 |
TSC Salaries for Grade C4 – (T- Scale 9)
Deputy Head Teacher II Grade C4 (T- Scale 9) are administrators in Primary schools with an enrolment of below 1000 learners.
SALARY POINTS | JOB GROUP | GRADE | CURRENT SALARY | SALARY JULY 2023/2024 |
1 | G | C4 | 45,287 | 52,308 |
2 | G | C4 | 45,287 | 52,308 |
3 | G | C4 | 45,287 | 52,308 |
4 | G | C4 | 45,287 | 52,308 |
5 | G | C4 | 45,287 | 52,308 |
6 | G | C4 | 45,287 | 52,308 |
1 | H | C4 | 45,287 | 52,308 |
2 | H | C4 | 45,287 | 52,308 |
3 | H | C4 | 45,287 | 52,308 |
4 | H | C4 | 45,287 | 52,308 |
5 | H | C4 | 45,287 | 52,308 |
6 | H | C4 | 47,400 | 52,308 |
1 | J | C4 | 47,400 | 52,308 |
2 | J | C4 | 47,400 | 52,308 |
3 | J | C4 | 47,400 | 52,308 |
4 | J | C4 | 47,400 | 52,308 |
5 | J | C4 | 47,400 | 52,308 |
1 | K | C4 | 47,400 | 52,308 |
2 | K | C4 | 47,400 | 52,308 |
3 | K | C4 | 47,400 | 52,308 |
4 | K | C4 | 49,629 | 52,308 |
5 | K | C4 | 49,629 | 52,308 |
6 | K | C4 | 49,629 | 52,308 |
7 | K | C4 | 49,629 | 52,308 |
1 | L | C4 | 49,629 | 52,308 |
2 | L | C4 | 49,629 | 52,308 |
3 | L | C4 | 49,629 | 52,308 |
4 | L | C4 | 49,629 | 52,308 |
5 | L | C4 | 51,632 | 52,308 |
6 | L | C4 | 51,632 | 52,308 |
TSC Salaries for Grade C5 – (T- Scale 10)
HEADTEACHERS, DEPUTY HEADTEACHER I AND SENIOR MASTER III
Primary schools with an enrolment of below 1000 learners are headed by Head Teachers with Grade C5 (T- Scale 10). While Deputy Head Teacher I at Grade C5 (T- Scale 10) are administrators in Primary schools with an enrollment of over 1000 learners. On the other hand, Senior Master III of Grade C5 (T- Scale 10) are administrators in Sub- County and All Day schools.
SALARY POINTS | JOB GROUP | GRADE | CURRENT SALARY | SALARY JULY 2023 |
1 | G | C5 | 51,632 | 62,272 |
2 | G | C5 | 51,632 | 62,272 |
3 | G | C5 | 51,632 | 62,272 |
4 | G | C5 | 51,632 | 62,272 |
5 | G | C5 | 51,632 | 62,272 |
6 | G | C5 | 53,730 | 62,272 |
1 | H | C5 | 51,632 | 62,272 |
2 | H | C5 | 51,632 | 62,272 |
3 | H | C5 | 53,730 | 62,272 |
4 | H | C5 | 53,730 | 62,272 |
5 | H | C5 | 53,730 | 62,272 |
6 | H | C5 | 53,730 | 62,272 |
1 | J | C5 | 53,730 | 62,272 |
2 | J | C5 | 53,730 | 62,272 |
3 | J | C5 | 53,730 | 62,272 |
4 | J | C5 | 55,909 | 62,272 |
5 | J | C5 | 55,909 | 62,272 |
1 | K | C5 | 55,909 | 62,272 |
2 | K | C5 | 55,909 | 62,272 |
3 | K | C5 | 55,909 | 62,272 |
4 | K | C5 | 55,909 | 62,272 |
5 | K | C5 | 58,171 | 62,272 |
6 | K | C5 | 58,171 | 62,272 |
7 | K | C5 | 58,171 | 62,272 |
1 | L | C5 | 55,909 | 62,272 |
2 | L | C5 | 58,171 | 62,272 |
3 | L | C5 | 58,171 | 62,272 |
4 | L | C5 | 58,171 | 62,272 |
5 | L | C5 | 58,171 | 62,272 |
6 | L | C5 | 58,171 | 62,272 |
1 | M | C5 | 58,171 | 62,272 |
2 | M | C5 | 58,171 | 62,272 |
3 | M | C5 | 58,171 | 62,272 |
4 | M | C5 | 60,533 | 62,272 |
5 | M | C5 | 60,533 | 62,272 |
New Salary Scales for TSC Employed Teachers GRADE D1
SENIOR HEADTEACHERS, SENIOR MASTER II AND DEPUTY PRINCIPALS IV
Primary schools with an enrolment of over 1000 learners are headed by Senior Head Teachers with Grade D1 (T- Scale 11). While Senior Master II with Grade D1 (T- Scale 11) are administrators in County Schools with over 540 students.
SALARY POINTS | JOB GROUP | GRADE | CURRENT SALARY | SALARY JULY 2023 |
1 | M | D1 | 74,703 | 77,840 |
2 | M | D1 | 74,703 | 77,840 |
3 | M | D1 | 74,703 | 77,840 |
4 | M | D1 | 74,703 | 77,840 |
5 | M | D1 | 74,703 | 77,840 |
6 | M | D1 | 74,703 | 77,840 |
7 | M | D1 | 74,703 | 77,840 |
1 | N | D1 | 74,703 | 77,840 |
2 | N | D1 | 74,703 | 77,840 |
3 | N | D1 | 74,703 | 77,840 |
4 | N | D1 | 74,703 | 77,840 |
5 | N | D1 | 74,703 | 77,840 |
6 | N | D1 | 74,703 | 77,840 |
7 | N | D1 | 82,717 | 85,269 |
New Salary Scales for TSC Employed Teachers GRADE D2
DEPUTY PRINCIPALS III
SALARY POINTS | JOB GROUP | GRADE | CURRENT SALARY | SALARY JULY 2023 |
1 | N | D2 | 82,717 | 91,040 |
2 | N | D2 | 87,900 | 91,040 |
3 | N | D2 | 87,900 | 91,040 |
4 | N | D2 | 87,900 | 91,040 |
5 | N | D2 | 87,900 | 91,040 |
6 | N | D2 | 87,900 | 91,040 |
7 | N | D2 | 87,900 | 91,040 |