The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) in Kenya regularly reviews the salaries and allowances of teachers to align them with current economic realities and ensure teacher welfare.
One such cadre of teachers covered under the TSC Grade D1 T Scale 11 are;
- Senior Master II
- Deputy Principal III
- Senior Head teacher
- Senior Lecturer II
- Curriculum Support Officer I
These educators, through their leadership and expertise, contribute significantly to the education sector’s growth and development.
In this blog post, we will delve into the details of the new TSC Grade D1 salaries and allowances, providing an updated overview of the compensation package for these important teaching roles.
Understanding these details is crucial for both aspiring and current educators, as it impacts their career decisions and financial planning.
TSC Grade D1 Basic Salary
The TSC Grade D1 basic salary structure consists of seven salary points, with each point corresponding to a specific salary amount.
At salary point 1, the basic salary is 78,625 Kenyan Shillings, increasing progressively up to 95,101 Kenyan Shillings at point 7. In addition to the basic salary, employees at this grade also receive allowances.
The D1 allowance grade signifies the level of allowances granted to employees at this grade.
This salary scale provides a clear outline of the earnings potential for educators in this grade within the Teachers Service Commission.
| D1 TSC Basic Salary | |||
| SALARY POINTS | SALARY | ALLOWANCE GRADE | |
| 1 | 78,625 | D1 | |
| 2 | 81,128 | D1 | |
| 3 | 83,755 | D1 | |
| 4 | 86,458 | D1 | |
| 5 | 89,240 | D1 | |
| 6 | 92,119 | D1 | |
| 7 | 95,101 | D1 | |
TSC House Allowances
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) provides house allowances to teachers based on their grade and the area they are stationed in.
In Nairobi City, teachers in Grade D1 receive a house allowance of Ksh 45,000, while those in Cluster 2 areas, including Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru Cities, Nyeri, Eldoret, Thika, Kisii, Malindi, and Kitale Municipalities, receive Ksh 28,000.
In Cluster 3, which comprises other former municipalities, the allowance is Ksh 21,000, and in Cluster 4, which covers all other areas, it is Ksh 18,066.
These allowances aim to support teachers in meeting their housing needs and vary based on the cost of living in different regions.
| HOUSE ALLOWANCE | ||||||
| S/no | Grade | TSC Scale | CLUSTER 1 Nairobi City | CLUSTER 2 Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru Cities, Nyeri, Eldoret,Thika, Kisii, Malindi and Kitale Municipalities | CLUSTER 3 Other Former Municipalities | CLUSTER 4 All Other Areas |
| D1 | 11 | 45,000 | 28,000 | 21,000 | 18,066 | |
D1 Hardship Allowance, Commuter Allowance, Annual Leave Allowance And Disability Guide Allowance
D1 teachers under the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) in Kenya are entitled to several allowances, including the Hardship Allowance, Commuter Allowance, Annual Leave Allowance, and Disability Guide Allowance.
The Hardship Allowance for this grade is 27,300 Kenyan Shillings, meant to cushion educators working in challenging environments.
Commuter Allowance, at 12,000 Kenyan Shillings, assists teachers with transportation costs to and from work. Annual Leave Allowance of 10,000 Kenyan Shillings is provided to support teachers during their annual leave periods.
Lastly, the Disability Guide Allowance of 20,000 Kenyan Shillings is allocated to teachers with disabilities to aid in their daily living and work requirements.
These allowances are crucial in ensuring the well-being and effectiveness of teachers in their roles.
| HARDSHIP ALLOWANCE, COMMUTER ALLOWANCE, ANNUAL LEAVE ALLOWANCE AND DISABILITY GUIDE ALLOWANCE | ||||||
| Sno | Grade | Tsc Scale | Hardship Allowance | Commuter Allowance | Annual Leave Allowance | Disability Guide Allowance |
| D1 | 11 | 27,300 | 12,000 | 10,000 | 20,000 | |
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