Teachers in Kenya employed by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) are categorized into different job groups, which determine their salary and allowances. These job groups are aligned with various cadres of teaching staff, ranging from entry-level teachers to more senior positions like school heads and principals.
Salaries for TSC teachers are structured according to their qualifications, experience, and rank within the system. Below is a general overview of TSC job groups and their respective salary scales:
TSC Job Groups and Salaries
1. Job Group B5 (Grade C1): This is the entry-level group for Primary School Teachers. Newly employed teachers fall into this group.
– Basic Salary: KSh 25,000 to KSh 33,000
– Allowances: House allowance, commuter allowance, and hardship allowance (depending on the location).
2. Job Group C1 (Grade C2): Junior Secondary Teachers and some Primary Teachers move to this group after completing three years in Job Group B5.
– Basic Salary: KSh 34,000 to KSh 43,000
– Allowances: Similar to B5, with potential increases depending on location.
3. Job Group C2 (Grade C3): Senior Teachers in primary schools and secondary school teachers who have served for some time in C1 can be promoted to this group.
– Basic Salary: KSh 43,000 to KSh 53,000
– Allowances: Higher house and hardship allowances.
4. Job Group C3 (Grade C4): This group includes Deputy Head Teachers in primary schools and Senior Graduate Teachers in secondary schools.
– Basic Salary: KSh 52,000 to KSh 63,000
– Allowances: Benefits increase with seniority.
5. Job Group C4 (Grade C5): Head Teachers in primary schools and Deputy Principals in secondary schools fall under this group.
– Basic Salary: KSh 62,000 to KSh 76,000
– Allowances: Significantly higher benefits including responsibility allowance.
6. Job Group D1 (Grade D1): This group includes Senior Principals in secondary schools.
– Basic Salary: KSh 77,000 to KSh 90,000
– Allowances: Includes higher housing and commuter allowances.
7. Job Group D2 and above: These groups cater to Principals, Senior Principals, and Chief Principals, as well as TSC Directors. They receive the highest salaries.
– Basic Salary: Ranges from KSh 91,000 to over KSh 150,000.
– Allowances: Higher allowances in housing, responsibility, and commuter categories.
Allowances for TSC Teachers
In addition to the basic salary, TSC teachers receive various allowances depending on factors such as the location of the school (urban or hardship area), job responsibility, and commuter needs. The most common allowances include:
– House Allowance: Varies depending on the teacher’s job group and the location of their posting (urban or rural).
– Commuter Allowance: Covers transportation expenses and varies by job group.
– Responsibility Allowance: Paid to senior teachers, principals, and deputies.
– Hardship Allowance: Offered to teachers working in designated hardship areas.
Overall, the salary and allowances structure for TSC teachers is designed to reflect the responsibilities and challenges associated with different teaching roles across Kenya. Promotions, years of service, and professional development also influence salary progression within the TSC framework.
