Understanding the New TSC Salary and Grade Reforms: A Comprehensive Overview
Teachers have struggled for better pay, with unions like KNUT negotiating with the government. The recent Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission is finally addressing this issue.https://www.tsc.go.ke/
New TSC Salaries and Grading System
The new grading system involves restructuring job groups:
| Old Grade (Job Group) | New Grade | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| G (P1) | B5 | Primary Educator II |
| J-K (C1) | C1 | Primary Teacher I, Secondary Teacher II, Lecturer III |
| L (C2) | C2 | Secondary Educator II, Senior Educator II, Lecturer II, Special Needs Education (Primary Schools) |
| M (C3) | C3 | Secondary Educator I, Special Needs Education I (Primary Schools), Lecturer I, Senior Teacher I, Special Needs Education II (Secondary Schools) |
| N (C4) | C4 | Senior Master IV, Special Needs Education Senior Teacher (Primary Schools), Senior Lecturer IV, Deputy Head Educator II, Special Needs Education I (Secondary Schools) |
| P-Q-R (D1-D3) | D1-D3 | Deputy Principal III, Senior Master II, Senior Lecturer II, Curriculum Support Officer I, Senior Head Educator |
| – | D4-D5 | Senior Principals, Chief Principals |
- Grade B5: Replaces the previous P1 grade for primary school educators.
- Grades C1 to C5: Replaces job groups J to N, with additional grades D1 to D5 (Chief Principals under D5).
- New Designation Codes: Explaining roles for each category.
TSC New Salary Scale for Teachers
Implementing the three-phase cycle has brought changes in salary scales for various job groups. The third phase brings about salary revisions and allowance adjustments. A breakdown of minimum and maximum pay for each job group is provided.
| Job Group | Minimum Salary (Ksh) | Maximum Salary (Ksh) |
|---|---|---|
| D5 | 165,089 | 200,928 |
| D4 | 143,748 | 174,270 |
| D3 | 129,527 | 155,894 |
| D2 | 80,190 | 97,290 |
| C2 | 34,955 | 43,694 |
| C1 | 25,692 | 30,304 |
| B5 | 21,756 | 22,793 |
Impact and Exclusions
While the CBA positively affects most teachers, some, like those in job group C2 and certain diploma and primary tutors, won’t see increments in this third phase. The graduate trainee program offers posts with specific stipends for primary and secondary school trainees.
Conclusion
The CBA’s implementation marks a significant improvement in teachers’ salaries and grading systems, offering long-awaited benefits to both primary and secondary educators.