TSC Salary and Allowances: What Kenyan Teachers Should Check in 2026

Kenyan teachers are encouraged to review their payslips carefully to ensure that their salaries and allowances reflect their current employment terms. Understanding these details can help teachers identify errors and manage their finances more effectively.

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) implemented the second phase of the 2025–2029 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) on July 1, 2026. The salary review affected basic salaries across different teacher job grades.

Under the published salary scales, a Primary Teacher II in Grade B5 earns a basic monthly salary ranging from KSh 26,225 to KSh 33,444. A Chief Principal in Grade D5 earns between KSh 133,351 and KSh 164,977, depending on the salary point.

Teachers should remember that basic salary is different from gross and net pay. Gross pay includes basic salary and applicable allowances, while net pay is the amount received after deductions.

Educators should check their job grades, salary points, house allowances, commuter allowances and other applicable benefits. They should also confirm that deductions are correctly recorded and report unexplained changes to the relevant TSC office.

Keeping payslips and employment records can help teachers resolve payroll concerns more easily. Teachers who notice discrepancies should seek clarification through official channels instead of relying on rumours.

By checking their payslips regularly, Kenyan teachers can better understand their earnings, protect their financial interests and plan responsibly for their families. Read more on: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://arena.co.ke/full-breakdown-tsc-teachers-salaries-and-allowances-by-grade-b5-to-d5/amp/&ved=2ahUKEwjD7pON2NqXAxVf-QIHHShXBCcQFnoECCYQAQ&usg=AOvVaw3P4xFUJIc8en8OO-IYYlb8

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