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Teachers across Kenya are poised to receive salary increases of up to 29.5% under a newly unveiled pay structure by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC).
The revised structure, which takes effect on July 1, 2025, is part of a new four-year Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) signed between the TSC and teachers’ unions after successful talks.
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In its statement, the commission said the new pay plan is designed to address long-standing concerns over income inequality among various teaching grades.
As part of the changes, a new salary band has been introduced, significantly raising both the minimum and maximum monthly earnings, with a key focus on narrowing the gap between the highest and lowest-paid teachers.
For example, teachers in Grade B5 (TSC Scale 5), who previously earned under Sh30,000, will now take home between Sh28,620 and Sh37,100.
At the top tier, those in Grade D5 (TSC Scale 15) will earn between Sh135,321 and Sh167,415 per month.
All 11 grades of teaching staff will see notable pay improvements:
- Grade C1: Sh35,336 – Sh47,261
- Grade C2: Sh41,420 – Sh57,230
- Grade C3: Sh49,781 – Sh66,233
- Grade C4: Sh58,585 – Sh77,120
- Grade C5: Sh69,745 – Sh96,130
- Grade D1: Sh80,984 – Sh99,272
- Grade D2: Sh97,271 – Sh116,012
- Grade D3: Sh109,224 – Sh133,347
- Grade D4: Sh121,789 – Sh150,675
The TSC stated that this review is part of a broader effort to strengthen the teaching profession—especially for lower-grade teachers who had previously raised concerns about stagnant pay and limited career progression.
“This pay award is intended to reduce income disparities among public school teachers and results from thorough, inclusive negotiations with KNUT, KUPPET, and KUSNET,” the commission said.
TSC Chairperson Jamleck Muturi added that the salary review will help boost morale, promote fairness, and improve performance in the education sector.
“We are confident this move addresses key concerns raised by teachers and supports a motivated, ethical, and globally competitive workforce,” said Muturi.
Union leaders welcomed the new pay structure, hailing it as a major step toward recognizing the vital contribution of teachers to national development. They commended the TSC for addressing their concerns and committing to fair compensation.
The new salary deal is part of a Sh33.7 billion CBA that also includes increased allowances, promotions, and improved working conditions for public school teachers over the next four years.
