The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) unveiled revised salaries and allowances for teachers following the signing of the 2025–2029 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
According to a circular dated July 31, 2025, Kenyan teachers started receiving the revised salaries as of July 1, 2025.
According to the TSC circular, principals are categorized into several levels based on their job titles, grades, and T-Scales:
- Chief Principal: Grade D5, T-Scale 15.
- Senior Principal: Grade D4, T-Scale 14.
- Principal: Grade D3, T-Scale 13.
- Deputy Principal I: Grade D3, T-Scale 13.
- Deputy Principal II: Grade D2, T-Scale 12.
- Deputy Principal III: Grade D1, T-Scale 11
How Much TSC Principals Earn in Kenya Per Job Grade
According to the circular, Deputy Headteachers II and Senior Masters IV (Grade C4) are earning salaries ranging from KSh58,600 to KSh77,100.
Headteachers and Deputy Headteachers I (Grade C5) are earning between KSh69,700 and KSh96,100, reflecting salary increments of KSh7,473 to KSh16,479.
Meanwhile, Senior Headteachers and Deputy Principals III (Grade D1) earn between KSh81,000 and KSh99,300, while Deputy Principals II and Senior Masters I (Grade D2) earn between KSh95,300 and KSh116,000.
The circular further shows that Principals and Deputy Principals I (Grade D3) earn between KSh109,200 and KSh133,300, while Senior Principals (Grade D4) earn between KSh121,800 and KSh150,700.
At the top of the teaching hierarchy, Chief Principals (Grade D5) are earning between KSh135,300 and KSh167,400 following the latest salary adjustments.
Summary of Salaries for Principals and Deputy Principals
|
Job Title
|
Grade
|
T-Scale
|
Minimum Salary (Kshs.)
|
Maximum Salary (Kshs.)
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Chief Principal
|
D5
|
15
|
132,365
|
163,758
|
|
Senior Principal
|
D4
|
14
|
119,129
|
147,383
|
|
Principal / Deputy Principal I
|
D3
|
13
|
106,838
|
130,434
|
|
Deputy Principal II
|
D2
|
12
|
93,190
|
113,478
|
|
Deputy Principal III
|
D1
|
11
|
79,215
|
97,104
|
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Hefty Allowances Principals Receive
In addition to their basic salaries, Chief Principals, Senior Principals and Principals are entitled to these allowances, with house allowance varying depending on their duty station.
The allowances include a baggage allowance for transfers, a hardship allowance for those stationed in challenging environments, a disability guide allowance for teachers living with disabilities, and an annual leave allowance paid every January.
| Allowance Type | Chief Principal (D5) | Senior Principal (D4) | Principal (D3) |
|---|---|---|---|
| House Allowance (Nairobi – Cluster 1) | KSh 50,000 | KSh 45,000 | KSh 45,000 |
| House Allowance (Other Cities/Municipalities – Cluster 2) | KSh 35,000 | KSh 28,000 | KSh 28,000 |
| House Allowance (All Other Areas – Cluster 3) | KSh 25,000 | KSh 21,000 | KSh 21,000 |
| Commuter Allowance | KSh 16,000 | KSh 14,000 | KSh 14,000 |
| Hardship Allowance | KSh 38,100 | KSh 31,500 | KSh 31,500 |
| Annual Leave Allowance | KSh 10,000 | KSh 10,000 | KSh 10,000 |
| Baggage Allowance (per km) | KSh 80 | KSh 68 | KSh 68 |
Additionally, a Disability Guide Allowance of Kshs. 20,000 is payable across all applicable grades.
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