Primary school teachers in Kenya are employed by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) and are compensated based on their job group, qualifications, and years of experience. In 2024, their salaries and allowances reflect efforts to reward their critical role in the education sector.
Basic Salary
The basic monthly salary for primary school teachers is determined by their job group:
- Job Group B5 (Entry Level): KES 21,756 to KES 27,195.
- Job Group C1: KES 27,195 to KES 33,994.
- Job Group C2: KES 34,955 to KES 43,694.
- Job Group C3 (Senior Teacher): KES 43,154 to KES 53,943.
Allowances
Primary school teachers receive various allowances to supplement their income:
- House Allowance:
- Urban Areas: KES 6,750 to KES 16,500, depending on the teacher’s grade and work location.
- Rural Areas: KES 3,850 to KES 7,000.
- Commuter Allowance:
This ranges from KES 4,000 to KES 8,000, depending on the teacher’s job group. - Hardship Allowance:
Teachers working in hardship areas receive an additional allowance ranging from KES 8,200 to KES 38,100, depending on their job group. - Responsibility Allowance:
Headteachers, deputy headteachers, and senior teachers receive responsibility allowances, ranging from KES 2,000 to KES 60,000 monthly. - Medical Cover:
Comprehensive medical insurance provided by Minet covers inpatient, outpatient, dental, optical, and maternity services for teachers and their dependents.
Other Benefits
- Pension Scheme: Teachers contribute to a pension scheme for post-retirement benefits.
- Leave Allowance: Paid annual leave with a leave allowance of approximately KES 4,000 to KES 10,000.
Total Monthly Compensation
Including allowances, primary school teachers earn between KES 25,000 and KES 90,000. Senior teachers or those in hardship areas earn on the higher end of this range.
