TSC Primary Teacher II Salary and Allowances.
TSC Grade B5 Teachers’ Pay & Benefits. Primary Teacher II is the title given to newly qualified and trained primary school teachers. Originally known as Job Group G, this grade category for these teachers was established. Later on, though, it was reclassified as grade B5 (T scale 5).
We will discuss grade B5 teachers’ salaries and allowances in detail in this blog article. This will follow the guidelines set forth by the Teachers Service Commission.
Teachers of grade B5 are assigned to positions in elementary schools. At this stage, they are in charge of shaping the students and assisting them in gaining life skills, values, and information.
Teachers will be able to comprehend the pay and benefits that have been accrued to them in this post. Those who want to teach in elementary schools would also benefit from this. Understanding pay and benefits is essential for teachers as it enables them to make sound financial plans.
The following table clearly shows the salary points together with their corresponding basic salaries. They are for grade B5 teachers
Salary Points | New Basic Salary |
1 | 22,793 |
2 | 23,838 |
3 | 24,927 |
4 | 26,065 |
5 | 27,272 |
6 | 28,491 |
TSC Teachers Grade B5 Salaries & Allowances
ALLOWANCES FOR PRIMARY TEACHER II
Hardship Allowances
This type of allowance is payable to tsc teachers working in areas perceived as hardship areas. These areas are normally faced with insecurity, acute shortage of water and extreme harsh weather conditions.
The amount is paid to teachers to act as a compensation for the harsh environment teachers face while at work. It motivates teachers to keep working.
Additionally, grade B5 teachers enjoy a hardship allowance of ksh 6,600 . This amount is added on top of the salary by the end of every month.

Commuter Allowance
Commuter allowance is payable to teachers by the Teachers service commission. This allowance helps teachers to cover the travel expenses to and from their work places.
The allowance acts as a motivating factor to teachers to help them travel to school in time and do their work.
Grade B5 teachers are entitled to a commuter allowance of ksh. 4,000.
Leave Allowance
This type of allowance is normally paid once a year. It is paid in January together with the salary. Teachers under this grade are entitled to an allowance of ksh. 4,000
TSC Primary Teacher II Salary and Allowances.
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