The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) ensures that teachers receive various allowances, enriching their monthly salaries.
These allowances are tailored to factors such as job group, work station, responsibilities, and the type of learners handled.
Here’s an updated breakdown, including the latest changes.
Types of Allowances: Remunerative vs. Reimbursable
Allowances for teachers are categorized as either remunerative, paid with the salary, or reimbursable, refundable upon application.
A. Remunerative Allowances
- Automatic Allowances:
- House Allowance: Monthly payment based on job grade and workstation
- Medical Allowance: (No longer paid directly; deducted and paid to Minet insurance, with another portion given to NHIF).
- Commuter Allowance: Monthly payment depending on the teacher’s job group.
- Hardship Allowance: Monthly allowance for teachers working in areas prone to insecurity, high risks, and harsh climatic conditions.
- Leave Allowance:
- Yearly allowance paid with the January salary of the preceding year, varying with the teacher’s grade.
B. Allowances Paid on Application
a. Responsibility Allowance: Paid to headteachers, deputy headteachers, and senior teachers at Job Group K and below.
b. Special Duty Allowance: Payable to teachers below Job Group M appointed to administrative posts in arid and semi-arid lands.
c. Reader’s Allowance: Paid to visually impaired teachers with a qualified reader.
d. Interpreters Allowance: Payable to deaf teachers engaging interpreters during study leave.
e. Transfer Allowance: Paid to teachers transferred by the Commission, equivalent to one month’s basic pay.
C. Reimbursable Expenses
The Commission reimburses the following expenses to teachers:
I. Traveling Expenses: Eligible for reimbursement in specific circumstances, such as interdiction revocation, interview attendance, first posting outside the home district, and retirement travel.
II. Quota Per Diem: Daily subsistence allowance for teachers on official assignments, requiring application at least 14 days before traveling.
For a detailed breakdown of TSC allowances per job group, refer to the table at the end of this article.
Stay informed and empowered as you navigate the intricacies of TSC allowances, ensuring you maximize your entitlements as a dedicated educator.
Hardship allowance ranges from Ksh. 6600 for teachers in job group B5 to Ksh. 38,100 for chief principals in job group D5.
Commuter allowance ranges from Ksh. 4000 for B5 teachers to Ksh. 16000 for chief principals in job group D5.
Annual leave allowance ranges from Ksh. 4000 for teachers in job group B5 to Ksh. 10,000 for chief principals in job group D5.
Disability guide allowance is at a fixed Ksh. 20000 for all teachers and principals.
House allowance for teachers in Nairobi ranges from Ksh. 6750 for B5 teachers to Ksh. 50000 for chief principals.
Elsewhere, house allowances for teachers ranges from Ksh. 3850 to Ksh. 35000 as shown in the table above.
FAQs On TSC Allowances Per Job Group
1. What are the different types of allowances available to teachers from the Teachers Service Commission (TSC)?
TSC provides various allowances, including house allowance, medical allowance, commuter allowance, hardship allowance, leave allowance, responsibility allowance, special duty allowance, reader’s allowance, interpreters allowance, and transfer allowance.
2. What is the difference between remunerative and reimbursable allowances?
Remunerative allowances are paid with the salary, while reimbursable allowances are refundable upon application.
3. Can you provide a breakdown of the automatic allowances?
Automatic allowances include house allowance, medical allowance (now paid to Minet insurance and NHIF), commuter allowance, and hardship allowance.
4. How is leave allowance calculated?
Leave allowance is a yearly allowance paid with the January salary of the preceding year, varying with the teacher’s grade.
5. What are the allowances paid on application?
Allowances paid on application include responsibility allowance, special duty allowance, reader’s allowance, interpreters allowance, and transfer allowance.
6. What are reimbursable expenses?
Reimbursable expenses are expenses that the Commission reimburses to teachers, such as traveling expenses and quota per diem.
7. How can I maximize my entitlements to TSC allowances?
To maximize your entitlements, stay informed about the various allowances available and ensure you meet the criteria for each allowance you apply for.
8. Is there a table detailing TSC allowances per job group?
Yes, a detailed breakdown of TSC allowances per job group is provided at the end of the article.
9. What is the range of hardship allowance, commuter allowance, annual leave allowance, and disability guide allowance for teachers?
Hardship allowance ranges from Ksh. 6,600 for teachers in job group B5 to Ksh. 38,100 for chief principals in job group D5.
Commuter allowance ranges from Ksh. 4,000 for B5 teachers to Ksh. 16,000 for chief principals in job group D5. Annual leave allowance ranges from Ksh. 4,000 for teachers in job group B5 to Ksh.
10,000 for chief principals in job group D5.
Disability guide allowance is a fixed Ksh. 20,000 for all teachers and principals.
10. What are the house allowances for teachers in Nairobi and elsewhere?
House allowance for teachers in Nairobi ranges from Ksh. 6,750 for B5 teachers to Ksh. 50,000 for chief principals.
Elsewhere, house allowances for teachers range from Ksh. 3,850 to Ksh. 35,000, as shown in the table provided in the article.
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