Teachers to Receive Pay Rise This Month: New Salary and Allowance Structure

Teachers to Receive Pay Rise This Month: New Salary and Allowance Structure

Teachers nationwide are set to benefit from a pay rise beginning at the end of this month, with increases ranging between Ksh.1,000 and Ksh.3,000 based on their job groups.

The pay review, initially anticipated to start in July with the current financial year, was delayed due to claims of insufficient funds.

Despite a split in opinions between the two major unions, KNUT and KUPPET, on whether to strike, the government confirmed that it has secured Ksh.13 billion to fund the pay increment.

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Salary Adjustments by Job Group

According to information reviewed by Citizen TV, teachers will see the following changes in their basic salaries:

• Grade B5 (Entry-Level): The least paid teacher, who currently earns Ksh.22,739, will now receive Ksh.23,830.
• Grade C2 (Senior Primary School Teacher): A teacher at this level, currently earning Ksh.45,776, will see their salary increase to Ksh.47,858.
• Grade C5 (Primary School Head Teachers): Their maximum pay will rise from Ksh.78,667 to Ksh.79,651.
• Grade D5 (Chief Principal): The highest-paid teachers in this grade will have their salary adjusted from Ksh.159,534 to Ksh.162,539.

This revision results in a salary increase ranging from Ksh.1,037 for the lowest-paid to Ksh.3,005 for the highest-paid teachers.

Allowances Breakdown

Teachers, whose job grades are divided into 11 categories, are also entitled to various allowances, including:

• Commuter Allowance: Ranges from Ksh.4,000 at entry-level to Ksh.16,000 at the highest level.
• Leave Allowance: Varies between Ksh.4,000 and Ksh.10,000 depending on the job group, payable once a year.
• Hardship Allowance: Between Ksh.6,600 and Ksh.38,100, based on job group and location.

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Additionally, teachers receive a housing allowance categorized under three broad areas based on their location:

• Cluster One (Nairobi): Housing allowances range from Ksh.6,750 to Ksh.50,000.
• Cluster Two (Other Cities and Major Towns): Includes Mombasa, Nakuru, Eldoret, and Nyeri, with allowances between Ksh.4,500 and Ksh.35,000.
• Cluster Three (Former Municipalities): Housing allowances range from Ksh.3,850 to Ksh.25,000.

The Ministry of Education has assured that the funds will be available in the August salaries, including arrears accrued in July 2024.

Teachers to Receive Pay Rise This Month: New Salary and Allowance Structure

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