Teachers across Kenya are set to benefit from a significant salary increase of up to 29.5% following the implementation of a new pay structure announced by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). The revised structure, effective July 1, 2025, is part of a Sh33.7 billion four-year collective bargaining agreement (CBA) signed between the TSC and the country’s main teachers’ unions — KNUT, KUPPET, and KUSNET.
The new salary deal, which spans all 11 teaching grades, aims to address long-standing disparities in teacher remuneration and promote equity across the profession. According to TSC, a key feature of the review is the narrowing of the wage gap between the lowest and highest-paid teachers.
Teachers in Grade B5, the entry-level for primary school teachers, will now earn a minimum of Sh28,620, up from less than Sh30,000, with a maximum pay of Sh37,100. At the top of the scale, senior teachers in Grade D5 will earn between Sh135,321 and Sh167,415 monthly.
Other notable changes include:
- Grade C1: Sh35,336–Sh47,261
- Grade C2: Sh41,420–Sh57,230
- Grade C3: Sh49,781–Sh66,233
- Grade C4: Sh58,585–Sh77,120
- Grade C5: Sh69,745–Sh96,130
- Grade D1: Sh80,984–Sh99,272
- Grade D2: Sh97,271–Sh116,012
- Grade D3: Sh109,224–Sh133,347
- Grade D4: Sh121,789–Sh150,675
TSC chairperson Jamleck Muturi said the new structure reflects the Commission’s commitment to creating a more attractive and sustainable teaching profession. “This award is geared towards bridging the wage gap between the highest and lowest paid teachers. It is also a product of inclusive negotiations with union leadership,” he said.
Union leaders lauded the agreement as a progressive move towards fair compensation, noting that it will motivate educators and improve service delivery in public schools. In addition to salary increments, the deal includes enhanced allowances, promotion prospects, and better working conditions.
