Below are the salaries of primary and high school teachers in Kenya 2026:
Primary School Teacher Salaries
| Grade | Position | Basic Salary (Ksh) | Allowances (Monthly) |
| B5 | Entry-Level (Diploma) | 21,756 – 27,195 | House: 7,500 – 16,500 Commuter: 4,000 – 8,000 |
| C1 | Graduate Teacher | 27,195 – 33,994 | House: 7,500 – 16,500 Commuter: 4,000 – 8,000 |
| C2 | Senior Teacher | 34,955 – 43,694 | House: 10,000 – 28,000 Commuter: 6,000 – 14,000 |
| C3 | Deputy Headteacher | 43,154 – 53,943 | House: 10,000 – 28,000 Commuter: 6,000 – 14,000 |
| C4 | Headteacher (Small School) | 52,308 – 65,385 | House: 16,500 – 35,000 Commuter: 8,000 – 16,000 |
| C5 | Headteacher (Large School) | 62,272 – 77,840 | House: 16,500 – 35,000 Commuter: 8,000 – 16,000 |
Secondary School Teacher Salaries
| Grade | Position | Basic Salary (Ksh) | Allowances (Monthly) |
| C1 | Entry-Level (Degree) | 27,195 – 33,994 | House: 7,500 – 16,500 Commuter: 6,000 – 14,000 |
| C2 | Senior Teacher | 34,955 – 43,694 | House: 10,000 – 28,000 Commuter: 8,000 – 16,000 |
| C3 | Head of Department | 43,154 – 53,943 | House: 10,000 – 28,000 Commuter: 8,000 – 16,000 |
| C4 | Deputy Principal | 52,308 – 65,385 | House: 16,500 – 35,000 Commuter: 12,000 – 28,000 |
| C5 | Principal (Small School) | 62,272 – 77,840 | House: 16,500 – 35,000 Commuter: 12,000 – 28,000 |
| D1 | Chief Principal | 77,840 – 104,644 | House: 35,000 – 50,000 Commuter: 16,000 – 35,000 House: 35,000 – 50,000 Commuter: 16,000 – 35,000 |
| D2-D5 | Senior Leadership | Up to 157,656 | House: 50,000+ Commuter: 35,000+ |
Key Differences in Allowances
| Allowance | Primary Teachers | Secondary Teachers |
| Commuter | Ksh 4,000 – 8,000 | Ksh 6,000 – 14,000 |
| Hardship | Up to Ksh 10,900 | Up to Ksh 38,100 |
| House | Ksh 7,500 – 35,000 | Ksh 7,500 – 50,000 |
| Responsibility | Lower (for senior teachers) | Higher (HODs, principals) |
