The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) uses a systematic method to calculate a Primary Teacher’s monthly wage based on salary points within Grade C1, T Scale 6. These salary points represent levels of teaching experience, specific qualifications, and years of service. They also influence career advancement opportunities within the teaching profession.
Basic Salary:
Primary Teachers at point 1 earn a base wage of Ksh. 28,491 per month, which increases with each additional salary point. The monthly basic wage rises to Ksh. 29,797 at point 2 and continues increasing until it reaches Ksh. 35,614 at point 6.
Allowances:
In addition to their base pay, these educators receive monthly allowances. These allowances supplement their overall compensation, providing extra income on top of their basic salary.
The table below details the breakdown of allowances for primary teachers, along with their TSC base pay.
| MONTHLY BASIC SALARY | POINTS | TSC SALARY | MONTHLY ALLOWANCE | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ksh. 28,491 | 1 | C1 | ||
| Ksh. 29,797 | 2 | C1 | ||
| Ksh. 31,160 | 3 | C1 | ||
| Ksh. 32,581 | 4 | C1 | ||
| Ksh. 34,065 | 5 | C1 | ||
| Ksh. 35,614 | 6 | C1 |
Other Allowances (per month):
- Housing Allowance: The house allowance for these teachers is calculated based on the cluster of their workplace.
- Cluster 1 (Nairobi City): Ksh. 10,000
- Cluster 2 (Mombasa, Kisumu, etc.): Ksh. 7,500
- Cluster 3 (Former Municipalities): Ksh. 5,800
- Cluster 4 (Other Areas): Ksh. 5,000
- Hardship Allowance: Ksh 8,200 (for teachers in hardship areas)
- Commuter Allowance: Ksh 4,000
- Leave Allowance: Ksh 4,000 (annual)
- Guide Allowance (for individuals with disabilities): Ksh 20,000
The housing allowances provided by the TSC help teachers find suitable housing in their designated duty stations. It’s important to remember that the Teachers Service Commission can review teachers’ allowances periodically.