In a bid to transform Kenya’s education sector, the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has unveiled a revised salary scale that will raise teachers’ earnings by as much as 29.5%, starting July 2025. The adjustment follows a comprehensive CBA worth Sh33.7 billion signed between TSC and teachers’ unions.
The revised structure focuses on creating equity within the profession by offering better pay to entry-level teachers while also fairly compensating experienced educators. Officials say the updated structure will eliminate wage stagnation and ensure a more equitable distribution of income across the 11 teaching grades.
“This pay review addresses several systemic challenges, from stagnated promotions to the wage gap between low and high-grade teachers,” said TSC Chair Jamleck Muturi. He noted the changes would improve teacher retention and motivation.
Revised TSC Pay Bands (2025–2029)
Teaching Grade
TSC Scale
New Salary Range (Sh)
Grade B5
Scale 5
28,620 – 37,100
Grade C1
Scale 6
35,336 – 47,261
Grade C2
Scale 7
41,420 – 57,230
Grade C3
Scale 8
49,781 – 66,233
Grade C4
Scale 9
58,585 – 77,120
Grade C5
Scale 10
69,745 – 96,130
Grade D1
Scale 11
80,984 – 99,272
Grade D2
Scale 12
97,271 – 116,012
Grade D3
Scale 13
109,224 – 133,347
Grade D4
Scale 14
121,789 – 150,675
Grade D5
Scale 15
135,321 – 167,415
This structured raise is expected to make teaching a more attractive profession, particularly for young graduates, and improve service delivery across Kenya’s public schools. The CBA also includes improved allowances and career progression measures.
