The Teachers Service Commission of Kenya recently issued significant changes in an effort to seal the embattled 2025-2029 Collective Bargaining Agreement. The good news comes at a time when the education sector is decrying stagnated working conditions.
SRC records indicate that the increment, which took effect on July 1, 2025, is the biggest of its kind in recent history. Further sources indicate that the pay rise is more favorable among lower job group educators.
List of TSC promotions and salaries
Majority of teachers are now expected to pocket a pay rise of up to 30 percent per month.
How much does a Kenyan teacher earn per month?
| Job group | Position | Salary (Ksh) |
| B5 | Untrained Teachers | 23,830 – 47,660 |
| C1 | Primary Teacher I | 35,300 – 47,300 |
| C2 | Primary Teacher II / Secondary Teacher I | 41,400 – 57,200 |
| C2 | Primary School Head Teacher | 28,491 – 78,667 |
| C3 | Secondary Teacher II / Senior Teacher | 49,800 – 66,200 |
| C4 | Deputy Head Teacher / Senior Master | 58,100 – 77,500 |
| C5 | Head Teacher / Principal | 68,200 – 91,800 |
| D1 | Senior Principal | 79,400 – 108,200 |
| D2 | Chief Principal | 92,800 – 126,400 |
| D3 | Senior Chief Principal | 108,600 – 147,900 |
| D4 | Deputy Director | 127,000 – 173,100 |
| D5 | Director / County Director | Up to Ksh 167,415 |
The remuneration breakdown represent significant improvement from previous salary scales.
It is evident that the most substantial increases will benefit lower-cadre teachers in job groups B5 to C3.
Even so, President William Ruto has pledged to double teacher promotions to 50,000 annually.
The ambitious target is a doorway to more opportunities with a significant shift from previous promotion patterns. As we speak, at least Ksh 1 billion has been allocated by the government to cater for the ongoing salary review.
List of additional opportunities for teachers
- The government has allocated Ksh 950 million for retooling senior school teachers in an effort to ensure they stay current with CBC
- New recruitments has been allocated an additional Ksh 2.4 billion
- The new CBA includes harmonized house allowances across all regions, ensuring fair treatment regardless of posting location.
These changes are timely in demonstrating a renewed respect for the teaching profession and recognition of its critical role in national development. Above all, the review of salaries is critical in addressing long-standing concerns about teacher welfare and career progression.
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