The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has outlined the new salary structure for teachers in Kenya, following the full implementation of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). The new structure spans the fiscal years 2023/2024 and 2024/2025, and it indicates the minimum and maximum basic salaries across various grades of teachers, categorized under the TSC scale.
Breakdown of the Salary Structure
The salary adjustments cater to both the lowest and highest-ranking teachers within the TSC framework. The adjustment is significant as it reflects a deliberate effort by the Kenyan government to ensure that teachers’ compensation is progressively improved in alignment with the current economic landscape.
Below is a summary of the salary scale across the teaching grades:
- Grade B5 (Entry-level teachers) will now earn between Ksh 22,793 and Ksh 29,787 in the financial year (FY) 2024/2025. This reflects a minor increment from the current minimum of Ksh 22,793 to Ksh 23,830 and the maximum salary from Ksh 28,491 to Ksh 29,787.
- Grade C1 (Primary school teachers in senior roles) will see their salaries adjusted to a minimum of Ksh 29,787 and a maximum of Ksh 37,234 in FY 2024/2025. This is an increase from the current range of Ksh 28,491 to Ksh 35,614.
- Grade C2 (Secondary school teachers in senior positions) will experience significant adjustments, with their salary scale rising from Ksh 36,621 – Ksh 45,776 in FY 2023/2024 to Ksh 38,286 – Ksh 47,858 in FY 2024/2025.
- Grade D1 (School principals), an advanced role, will now enjoy a maximum salary of Ksh 112,633 in FY 2024/2025, up from the current Ksh 110,551.
- Grade D2 and above (Top-level administrative roles) will also experience notable pay adjustments. For example, teachers in Grade D2 will earn between Ksh 92,496 and Ksh 112,633 in FY 2024/2025, marking a steady rise from the previous range of Ksh 91,601 to Ksh 110,551.
These increments reflect the commitment of the government to honor the CBA and the recognition of the crucial role that teachers play in Kenya’s educational system.
Conclusion
The revised salary structure presents a fair progression in earnings across all grades, ensuring that teachers, from entry-level to top management, are adequately compensated. The full implementation of the CBA not only improves the livelihoods of teachers but also underscores the government’s intent to make teaching a more attractive profession.
Teachers can now look forward to these improvements as they come into effect, with the hope that this will enhance motivation, retention, and the overall quality of education in Kenya.
