The Teachers Service Commission TSC pays newly employed graduate teacher working in Kenya a minimum of Sh34,955 as basic salary per month.
This teacher falls under grade C2 which was earlier known as Job group K .
TSC changed their job title to Secondary Teacher II.
Any newly employed teacher, as guided by the teachers service commission remains on probation for a period of not less than six (6) months.
Under some circumstances, the probation period for newly employed teachers may be extended , for instance when the teacher’s performance is unsatisfactory.
Immediately after three years of service, newly employed teachers are automatically promoted to job group L that is currently known as C3.
TSC effects this promotion once a teacher fills a form and sends it to the commission.

Madam Winfred Kathure, with learners at M.C.K. Kaaga Primary School in Meru County, central Kenya, instructs Standard Six pupils on January 3, 2019.; Photo/NMG
On the other hand, the newly TSC employed graduate Holders of Diploma in Education teacher has an entry basic salary of Sh27,195 per month.
These teachers are also entitled to various monthly allowances listed above .
Take note too that the Primary school teachers enter the teaching service at Grade B5 , this was earlier known as Job Group G.
These teachers get a monthly basic salary of Sh21,756 plus other allowances.