The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is set to implement Phase 2 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) in July 2026. This update introduces higher basic salaries and clear progression paths across all job groups. Whether you are a primary school teacher entry-level or a senior chief principal, your salary structure will adjust based on your specific job group and notch. Below is the comprehensive breakdown of the projected salary notches for July 2026.
Contents
- TSC Salary scales by Job Group (July 2026)
- B5 – T-Scale 5: Primary Teacher II
- C1 – T-Scale 6: Primary Teacher I, Secondary Teacher II, Lecturer II
- C2 – T-Scale 7: Senior Teacher II, Secondary Teacher II, Lecturer III
- C3 – T-Scale 8: Senior Teacher I, Secondary Teacher I, Lecturer I
- C4 – T-Scale 9: Deputy Headteacher II
- C5 – T-Scale 10: Headteacher, Deputy Principal IV, Senior Master IV
- D1 – T-Scale 11: Deputy Principal III, Senior Master III
- D2 – T-Scale 12: Deputy Principal II, Senior Master II
- D3 – T-Scale 13: Principal, Deputy Principal I
- D4 – T-Scale 14: Senior Principal
- D5 – T-Scale 15: Chief Principal
TSC Salary scales by Job Group (July 2026)
B5 – T-Scale 5: Primary Teacher II
This is the entry-level grade for primary school teachers.
• Notch 1: KSh 28,620
• Notch 2: KSh 29,915
• Notch 3: KSh 31,272
• Notch 4: KSh 32,696
• Notch 5: KSh 34,187
• Notch 6: KSh 35,751
• Notch 7: KSh 37,100
C1 – T-Scale 6: Primary Teacher I, Secondary Teacher II, Lecturer II
This grade bridges experienced primary teachers and secondary educators.
• Notch 1: KSh 35,336
• Notch 2: KSh 37,170
• Notch 3: KSh 39,104
• Notch 4: KSh 41,140
• Notch 5: KSh 43,284
• Notch 6: KSh 45,540
• Notch 7: KSh 47,261
C2 – T-Scale 7: Senior Teacher II, Secondary Teacher II, Lecturer III
A key promotional grade for secondary school teachers and institutional administrators.
• Notch 1: KSh 41,420
• Notch 2: KSh 43,781
• Notch 3: KSh 46,277
• Notch 4: KSh 48,914
• Notch 5: KSh 51,701
• Notch 6: KSh 54,644
• Notch 7: KSh 57,230
C3 – T-Scale 8: Senior Teacher I, Secondary Teacher I, Lecturer I
• Notch 1: KSh 49,781
• Notch 2: KSh 52,308
• Notch 3: KSh 54,954
• Notch 4: KSh 57,725
• Notch 5: KSh 60,623
• Notch 6: KSh 63,656
• Notch 7: KSh 66,233
C4 – T-Scale 9: Deputy Headteacher II
• Notch 1: KSh 58,585
• Notch 2: KSh 61,336
• Notch 3: KSh 64,216
• Notch 4: KSh 67,231
• Notch 5: KSh 70,387
• Notch 6: KSh 73,691
• Notch 7: KSh 77,120
C5 – T-Scale 10: Headteacher, Deputy Principal IV, Senior Master IV
Administrative roles at this level see their top notches approach the six-figure mark.
• Notch 1: KSh 69,745
• Notch 2: KSh 72,990
• Notch 3: KSh 76,386
• Notch 4: KSh 79,939
• Notch 5: KSh 83,658
• Notch 6: KSh 87,551
• Notch 7: KSh 96,130
D1 – T-Scale 11: Deputy Principal III, Senior Master III
• Notch 1: KSh 80,984
• Notch 2: KSh 83,755
• Notch 3: KSh 86,624
• Notch 4: KSh 89,596
• Notch 5: KSh 92,673
• Notch 6: KSh 95,858
• Notch 7: KSh 99,272
D2 – T-Scale 12: Deputy Principal II, Senior Master II
Salaries at this tier break into six figures past the fourth notch.
• Notch 1: KSh 91,041
• Notch 2: KSh 94,314
• Notch 3: KSh 97,702
• Notch 4: KSh 101,211
• Notch 5: KSh 104,843
• Notch 6: KSh 108,605
• Notch 7: KSh 114,147
D3 – T-Scale 13: Principal, Deputy Principal I
• Notch 1: KSh 104,644
• Notch 2: KSh 107,600
• Notch 3: KSh 110,640
• Notch 4: KSh 113,766
• Notch 5: KSh 116,980
• Notch 6: KSh 120,284
• Notch 7: KSh 127,069
D4 – T-Scale 14: Senior Principal
• Notch 1: KSh 118,242
• Notch 2: KSh 121,759
• Notch 3: KSh 125,381
• Notch 4: KSh 129,110
• Notch 5: KSh 132,949
• Notch 6: KSh 136,903
• Notch 7: KSh 143,587
D5 – T-Scale 15: Chief Principal
The highest pay scale structure within the TSC framework.
• Notch 1: KSh 135,321
• Notch 2: KSh 139,381
• Notch 3: KSh 143,561
• Notch 4: KSh 147,867
• Notch 5: KSh 152,301
• Notch 6: KSh 156,868
Betty is a qualified teacher with a Bachelor of Education (Arts). In addition, she is a registered Certified Public Accountant. She has been teaching and offering part-time accounting services for the last 10 years. She is passionate about education, accounting, writing, and traveling.