Complete Detailed Breakdown for All Teachers and School Administrators

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is expected to roll out the second phase of the 2025–2029 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) in July 2026, introducing improved salary scales for teachers across all job groups. If implemented as projected, the new structure will raise the basic salaries of classroom teachers, senior teachers, headteachers, deputy principals, principals, and chief principals.

This salary review is part of the government’s ongoing effort to enhance teachers’ welfare, reward experience and responsibility, and improve retention in the teaching profession. Thousands of educators in public primary and secondary schools, as well as teacher training colleges, are expected to benefit.

Important Disclaimer: The salary figures below are projected estimates based on anticipated CBA Phase II adjustments. Final figures will only take effect after official approval by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC), and the National Treasury.

Understanding TSC Job Groups and Salary Notches

Under the TSC remuneration system, teachers are placed in job groups (B5 to D5), each corresponding to a T-Scale. Within every job group, there are several salary notches that reward years of service and performance. Teachers move gradually from one notch to the next through annual increments, leading to higher earnings even before promotion to a new job group.

For example, a teacher in Job Group C1 starts at Notch 1 and progresses up to Notch 7 over time. Promotion to a higher job group leads to a more substantial salary increase.

TSC Projected Salary Structure Effective July 2026

The following tables show the projected basic salary for each job group under the second phase of the 2025–2029 CBA.

B5 – T-Scale 5

Position: Primary Teacher II

Entry grade for most primary school teachers.

Salary Range:

KSh 28,620 – 37,100

C1 – T-Scale 6

Positions:

• Primary Teacher I
• Secondary Teacher II
• Lecturer II

Salary Range:

KSh 35,336 – 47,261

C2 – T-Scale 7

Positions:

• Senior Teacher II
• Secondary Teacher III
• Lecturer III

Salary Range:

KSh 41,420 – 57,230

C3 – T-Scale 8

Positions:

• Senior Teacher I
• Secondary Teacher I
• Lecturer I

Salary Range:

KSh 49,781 – 66,233

C4 – T-Scale 9

Position: Deputy Headteacher II

Salary Range:

KSh 58,585 – 77,120

C5 – T-Scale 10

Positions:

• Headteacher
• Deputy Principal IV
• Senior Master IV

Salary Range:

KSh 69,745 – 96,130

D1 – T-Scale 11

Positions:

• Deputy Principal III
• Senior Master III

Salary Range:

KSh 80,984 – 99,272

D2 – T-Scale 12

Positions:

• Deputy Principal II
• Senior Master II

Salary Range:

KSh 91,041 – 114,147

D3 – T-Scale 13

Positions:

• Principal
• Deputy Principal I

Salary Range:

KSh 104,644 – 127,069

D4 – T-Scale 14

Position: Senior Principal

Salary Range:

KSh 118,242 – 143,587

D5 – T-Scale 15

Position: Chief Principal

Salary Range:

KSh 135,321 – 156,868

Summary of TSC Projected Salary Ranges JULY 2026

What Determines Your Net Salary?

The figures above represent basic salary only. Actual take-home pay depends on several additional factors, including house allowance, commuter allowance, hardship allowance, and statutory deductions such as PAYE, NSSF, and SHIF.

Final Remarks

The projected July 2026 TSC salary structure under CBA Phase II signals a potentially significant improvement in teachers’ remuneration across all job groups. While teachers await official confirmation from the Teachers Service Commission, the figures provide a useful guide for financial planning and career progression.

Teachers are encouraged to monitor updates from TSC and their respective unions for the final implementation details.

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