TSC Chief Principals Salary Scale. The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) recognizes the Chief Principal post at Grade D5 on T-Scale 15 as the highest position in educational institutions, with the highest base salary and allowances.
The compensation scale for heads of institutions was dramatically changed by the TSC 2021–2025 CBA, which was signed in 2023.
The chart below shows the base monthly wage for Chief Principals in Grade D5.
The chart explains the base salary for chief principals in detail, bridging the gap between the pre-July 2023 structure and the new wage scheme:
TSC Salary Point Teachers’ Grade Monthly Basic Salary(Ksh)
1 D5 131,380
2 D5 137,644
3 D5 141,891
4 D5 152,937
5 D5 154,502
6 D5 157,656
7 D5 159,534
TSC Chief Principals Salary Scale
NOTE:
Monthly basic Salary structure for Chief Principals under Grade D5 now starts at Ksh.131,380
While the teachers progress in their roles, salary points increases in steps and each step reflects a higher level of responsibility and experience.
A part from the basic salary these teachers also earn;
1. MONTHLY HARDSHIP ALLOWANCE
This is the money paid for compensation of teachers especially those working in areas characterized by adverse conditions.
Chief Principals at Grade D5 hold significant responsibilities and as a result , they receive a hardship allowance of 38,100 KES per month.
2.MONTHLY COMMUTER ALLOWANCE
It is the money meant to ease the financial burden of daily travel to and from work for these teachers.
The chief Principal at Grade D5 teachers receive a commuter allowance of Ksh 16,000 per month.
It is an allowance paid in recognition of the commitment of teachers,that may have to travel significant distances to and from their education institutions.
3.ANNUAL LEAVE ALLOWANCE
It is money paid to teachers once throughout the academic year.
Ten thousand Kenyan Shillings is the yearly leave allowance salary paid to the TSC chief principal at Grade D5.
The purpose of the funds is to incentivize educators to take the much-needed breaks.
It is anticipated that educators will use the funds to refuel so they can visit their children with more vigor.
TSC Chief Principals Salary Scale