Teachers across the country are set to receive a salary increase of between 5 and 10 per cent starting this month, following confirmation from the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) finance committee. The move has been described as a timely boost for educators who have faced rising living costs and increased workload in recent years.
According to officials familiar with the decision, the pay adjustment will vary depending on job group, experience and existing pay structure. The increase is expected to benefit teachers in public primary, junior secondary and secondary schools, with adjustments reflected in salaries paid this month or shortly thereafter.
The SRC finance team said the decision followed consultations with key stakeholders, including the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) and the National Treasury. The review took into account inflation, economic conditions and the need to retain and motivate teachers amid growing demands in the education sector.
Teacher unions have welcomed the development, calling it a positive step towards improving morale and addressing long-standing concerns over pay stagnation.
However, they noted that further engagement will still be needed to tackle other issues such as promotions, allowances and staffing shortages.
TSC is expected to issue detailed guidelines on how the new salary rates will be implemented. Teachers have been advised to check official communication channels for updates as the changes take effect.
The salary increase comes at a time when education reforms continue to place added responsibility on teachers nationwide.