The conversion of salaries for Principals, Deputy Principal I, and Chief Curriculum Support Officers (Grade D3-T Scale 13) has been officially updated for the periods commencing July 1, 2023, and July 1, 2024.
These salary adjustments reflect the government’s continued efforts to enhance the remuneration and benefits of education professionals, aligning their compensation with inflationary trends, economic growth, and the evolving demands of the education sector.
The conversion includes a systematic revision of the basic salary for each position across different salary points. These adjustments are crucial in maintaining equitable compensation standards within the education sector, ensuring that educators are adequately recognized for their roles in shaping and guiding the academic and curriculum frameworks within schools.
Below is a summary of the updated basic salaries for the positions of Principals, Deputy Principal I, and Chief Curriculum Support Officer on Grade D3-T Scale 13, effective from July 1, 2023, and July 1, 2024:
| Salary Point | Basic Salary (W.E.F 01.07.2023) | Basic Salary (W.E.F 01.07.2024) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 105,182 | 106,043 |
| 2 | 108,571 | 109,630 |
| 3 | 112,058 | 113,337 |
| 4 | 115,649 | 117,170 |
| 5 | 119,346 | 121,132 |
| 6 | 123,151 | 125,229 |
| 7 | 127,069 | 129,463 |
These updated salaries represent a slight increase in basic pay from 2023 to 2024. The incremental raise, though modest, aims to support educational leaders and curriculum officers, enhancing their morale and financial stability.
As these roles are pivotal to the smooth running of schools and the implementation of curriculum standards, their remuneration reflects the increased responsibilities they shoulder.
Additionally, these adjustments are in line with the broader policy of uplifting the welfare of educators in Kenya. This is part of a larger effort to foster a more professional, motivated, and committed teaching and leadership cadre, which ultimately contributes to the overall improvement of the country’s education system.
It is important to note that these salary adjustments are part of an ongoing effort to ensure that the pay scale for educational administrators is competitive and commensurate with their roles and duties.
These increments should not only help improve living standards for educational leaders but also ensure retention of skilled professionals in the education sector, which is vital for the nation’s development.
By aligning salaries to inflation and market trends, the government seeks to strengthen the foundation of the education system and build a more robust leadership framework that will continue to guide the sector toward achieving its goals.
