Kenya’s teaching workforce is set to benefit from a significant salary increase following the implementation of a revised pay structure by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). The new scheme, which becomes effective on July 1, 2025, was agreed upon after fruitful negotiations with teachers’ unions, including KNUT, KUPPET, and KUSNET.
This pay adjustment, part of a Sh33.7 billion Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), introduces a 29.5% raise for some grades, particularly benefiting teachers in lower salary bands. It also aims to reduce income disparity within the profession by narrowing the wage gap between junior and senior educators.
According to the TSC, this restructure is designed not only to correct longstanding wage imbalances but also to improve morale and attract new talent into the teaching profession.
New TSC Salary Structure by Grade
Grade
Previous Min Pay
New Pay Range (Sh)
B5
Below 30,000
28,620 – 37,100
C1
–
35,336 – 47,261
C2
–
41,420 – 57,230
C3
–
49,781 – 66,233
C4
–
58,585 – 77,120
C5
–
69,745 – 96,130
D1
–
80,984 – 99,272
D2
–
97,271 – 116,012
D3
–
109,224 – 133,347
D4
–
121,789 – 150,675
D5
–
135,321 – 167,415
The TSC noted that these reforms are not just monetary but part of a wider agenda that includes better working environments and career progression. Union leaders welcomed the development, praising the TSC’s willingness to negotiate and address past grievances.
