The P1 Certificate course is designed to train students to become professional educators who are well-suited to teach in either private or public primary schools. It is also a bridge for learners who would like to pursue higher courses such as a Diploma, Master’s, or eventually a Doctorate in Education.
Below is the Salary for P1 In Kenya
How much is a P1 teacher paid in Kenya
P1 – Ksh.25,692 (minimum) Ksh.30,304 (maximum)
Teachers Service Commission salary scales table
All teachers who were serving in Job Group ‘H’ (Primary Teacher I/Secondary Teacher II) were moved to Grade C1, which is an equivalent of Job Group ‘J’. They now pocket Shs31,956, rising to Shs33,994 from July 1st, 2018 in the final phase of the pay rise.
| Civil Service | Teachers | Basic Salary | Common Allowances | Gross Salary | |||
| Job Group | Designation | ||||||
| Min. | Max. | House | Commuter | Min. | Max. | ||
| G | P1 | 16,692 | 21,304 | 5,000 | 4,000 | 25,692 | 30,304 |
| H | ATS IV | 19,323 | 24,662 | 5,000 | 4,000 | 28,323 | 33,662 |
| J | GAT III | 24,662 | 29,918 | 6,000 | 4,000 | 34,662 | 39,918 |
| K | GAT II | 31,020 | 41,590 | 10,000 | 5,000 | 46,020 | 56,590 |
| L | GAT I | 35,910 | 45,880 | 20,000 | 6,000 | 61,910 | 71,880 |
| M | Senior GAT | 41,590 | 55,840 | 20,000 | 8,000 | 69,590 | 83,840 |
| N | Principal GAT II | 48,190 | 65,290 | 24,000 | 8,000 | 80,190 | 97,290 |
| P | Principal GAT I | 77,527 | 103,894 | 40,000 | 12,000 | 129,527 | 155,894 |
| Q | Senior Principal | 89,748 | 120,270 | 40,000 | 14,000 | 143,748 | 174,270 |
| R | Chief Principal | 109,089 | 144,928 | 40,000 | 16,000 | 165,089 | 200,928 |
How much does a primary teacher earn per month in Kenya?
It comprises all primary school headteachers in day and boarding schools all over the current. Under this group, the new salary will be between Ksh.77, 840 and Ksh.93,408.