Ksh108 PAYE Increase Hits Teachers’ June Payslips, TSC Yet to Explain.
Teachers across the country have raised concerns after noticing higher Pay As You Earn (PAYE) deductions in their June payslips, prompting calls for clarification from the Teachers Service Commission (TSC).
A significant number of teachers reported an increase of approximately Ksh108 in income tax deductions compared to previous months. The deductions have generated concern among educators, many of whom are seeking an explanation regarding the basis of the adjustment and whether any payroll or tax-related changes were implemented.
The issue has attracted attention across the teaching fraternity, with educators questioning why the increased deductions were reflected in payslips without prior communication from the employer.
According to estimates cited by union officials, if the additional deduction is applied across the more than 300,000 teachers employed by TSC, the adjustment could result in approximately Ksh32.4 million in additional tax collections within a single month.
A review of selected payslips indicated that some teachers received lower net pay in June compared to previous months. In one instance, a teacher who previously received a net salary of Ksh10,442 reported receiving Ksh10,334 in June, reflecting a difference of Ksh108 after deductions.
Teachers have subsequently called on TSC to provide details regarding the deductions and clarify whether the changes are linked to recent tax adjustments, payroll updates, or any other administrative measures affecting employee remuneration.
The concerns have emerged amid continued pressure on household incomes due to the rising cost of living. Educators have indicated that additional deductions, regardless of the amount involved, affect disposable income and household budgeting.
One teacher expressed concern over the impact of the deductions, stating that additional taxes would further increase financial strain among educators already facing rising expenses.
The matter comes shortly after TSC and teachers’ unions signed the 2026 Career Progression Guidelines, a framework designed to streamline teacher promotions and address concerns related to career advancement within the teaching service.
The guidelines were introduced following long-standing concerns among teachers regarding delayed promotions and stagnation in job grades.
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Teachers are also awaiting the implementation of Phase Two of the 2025–2029 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which includes salary adjustments and other welfare-related provisions negotiated between TSC and teachers’ unions.
As concerns over the June PAYE deductions continue to be raised, the Teachers Service Commission has not issued a formal statement explaining the reported increase in income tax deductions appearing in teachers’ payslips.
Ksh108 PAYE Increase Hits Teachers’ June Payslips, TSC Yet to Explain.
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