Under the new grading system, Grade P1, which fell under Job Group G was scrapped and replaced with Grade B5. Grade B5 will be the entry grade for all primary school teachers.

Grades that followed J, K, L, M, and N were re-named to C1, C2, C3, C4 and C5 respectively.

NEW TSC GRADING STRUCTURE

A higher band of grades that were previously P, Q and R were renamed D1, D2, and D3 respectively.

The unions request of additional job groups S and T has also been granted, but under a new grading regime; D4 and D5. The chief principal will now fall under D5.

Teachers Service Commission(TSC) is currently implementing the first phase of Collective Bargaining Agreement CBA.  The current Collective Bargaining Agreement that kicked off  a non monetary CBA .

Here are TSC Teachers’ salaries 2024

CHIEF PRINCIPALS (T- Scale 15)

These are Heads of Institutions in National and Extra County Schools with over 1000 students. They will get a salary increment of up to Sh9,496. The lowest earner in this group will walk home with a salary of Sh131,380 while the highest earner in this group will earn Sh157,656 per month.

SENIOR PRINCIPALS (T- Scale 14)

Senior Principals head County Schools with over 540 students. These Principals will earn a monthly perk of Sh118,242 and 121,890.

PRINCIPALS (T- Scale 13)

These are Principals heading Sub- County. The lowest earner in this category earns Sh104,644 while the highest earner takes home a monthly salary of Sh104,644.

DEPUTY PRINCIPALS III

These administrators of Sub- County and All Day schools. The lowest earner in this grade pockets a monthly pay of Sh91,041 while, the highest earner will pocket Sh91,041.

SENIOR HEAD TEACHERS, SENIOR MASTER II AND DEPUTY PRINCIPALS IV

Primary schools with enrolment of over 1000 learners are headed by Senior Head Teachers with Grade D1 (T- Scale 11). While, Senior Master II with Grade D1 (T- Scale 11) are administrators in County Schools with with over 540 students. 

HEAD TEACHERS, DEPUTY HEAD TEACHER I AND SENIOR MASTER III

Primary schools with enrolment of below 1000 learners are headed by Head Teachers with Grade C5 (T- Scale 10). While, Deputy Head Teacher I at Grade C5 (T- Scale 10) are administrators in Primary schools with enrollment of over 1000 learners. On the other hand, Senior Master III of Grade C5 (T- Scale 10) are administrators in Sub- County and All Day schools. 

DEPUTY HEAD TEACHER II

Deputy Head Teacher II Grade C4 (T- Scale 9) are administrators in Primary schools with enrolment of below 1000 learners. 

SECONDARY TEACHER I AND SENIOR TEACHER I

Secondary Teacher I are teachers in Secondary schools whose grade is C3 (formerly L); This is a promotional grade for teachers in secondary school. On the other hand, Senior Teacher I are administrators in Primary schools with enrollment of over 1000 learners with Grade C3.

SENIOR TEACHER II, SECONDARY TEACHER II & SECONDARY TEACHER II UNTRAINED (UT) AND PRIMARY SNE TEACHERS

Senior Teacher II are administrators in Primary schools with enrollment of below 1000 learners. While, Secondary Teacher III is an entry grade for secondary school teachers who are holders of Diploma in Education.

SECONDARY TEACHER II & SECONDARY TEACHER II UNTRAINED AND PRIMARY SNE TEACHERS

These teachers who fall in Grade C2 (Formerly K) will not receive any salary increment in the current phase. Grade C2 is an entry grade for secondary school teachers who are holders of a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or its equivalent. It is also a promotional grade for holders of Diploma in Education.

PRIMARY TEACHER I AND SECONDARY TEACHER III

These are teachers in grade C1 (Formerly H and J). Grade C1 is an entry grade for secondary school teachers who are holders of Diploma in Education.

PRIMARY TEACHER II

These are teachers at Grade B5 (T- Scale 5) which is the entry grade for primary school teachers.