The government efforts have been to ensure supply of teachers in schools. Those efforts are aimed at making sure that Tanzanians get quality education. In order to meet this objective, the government has made a lot of initiatives since independence, which include employing teachers from abroad.
Teachers are the backbone of the nation’s academic success, the government’s commitment to strengthening the education sector by motivating teachers through structured and improved pay scales.
Teachers who upgrade their academic qualifications (for example, from Diploma to Degree) must not use higher professional titles unless their employment structure has been officially updated in the government payroll system.
1. Education Level and Qualifications
Rank A: Certificate holders
Rank B: Diploma holders
Rank C: Degree holders
Higher qualifications lead to better entry salaries and faster career progression.
2. Work Experience
Teachers with longer service enjoy higher increments, promotions, and additional benefits.
3. Performance
Strong performance, assessed through inspections and school reports, may result in performance-based increments and bonuses.
4. Geographic Location
Teachers working in remote or hardship areas receive additional hardship allowances.
5. Type of School
Public school teachers enjoy job security and pension benefits, while private schools may offer higher pay but less long-term security.
6. Professional Development
Advancing academically (e.g., Diploma to Degree) qualifies teachers for regrading and higher salary levels once officially recognized.
Mishahara ya Walimu Serikalini (Salary Scale) 2026
1. Degree Holders (Bachelor’s Degree in Education)
| Rank (English) | TGTS Level | Monthly Salary (TZS) |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Grade IIIA | TGTS B1–B7 | 479,000 – 529,000 |
| Teacher Grade IIA | TGTS C1–C7 | 590,000 – 668,000 |
| Teacher Grade IA | TGTS D1–D7 | 771,000 – 873,000 |
| Senior Teacher Grade IA | TGTS E1–E7 | 990,000 – 1,104,000 |
| Principal Teacher Grade IIA | TGTS F1–F7 | 1,280,000 – 1,478,000 |
| Principal Teacher Grade IA | TGTS G1–G7 | 1,630,000 – 1,858,000 |
| Teacher Grade H (Senior Level) | TGTS H1–H7 | 2,116,000 – 2,476,000 |
| Teacher Grade I (Executive Level) | TGTS I1+ | 2,830,000 – 3,190,000 |
2. Diploma Holders
| Rank (English) | TGTS Level | Monthly Salary (TZS) |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Grade IIIB | TGTS C1–C7 | 590,000 – 668,000 |
| Teacher Grade IIB | TGTS D1–D7 | 771,000 – 873,000 |
| Teacher Grade IB | TGTS E1–E7 | 990,000 – 1,104,000 |
| Senior Teacher Grade IB | TGTS F1–F7 | 1,280,000 – 1,478,000 |
| Principal Teacher Grade IIB | TGTS G1–G7 | 1,630,000 – 1,858,000 |
| Principal Teacher Grade IB | TGTS H1–H7 | 2,116,000 – 2,476,000 |
3. Certificate Holders (Grade IIIA)
| Rank (English) | TGTS Level | Monthly Salary (TZS) |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Grade IIIA | TGTS B1–B7 | 479,000 – 529,000 |
| Teacher Grade IIA | TGTS C1–C7 | 590,000 – 668,000 |
| Teacher Grade IA | TGTS D1–D7 | 771,000 – 873,000 |
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