Many teachers wonder why everyone pays the same NSSF deduction, regardless of salary or job group. Here’s the explanation in simple terms:

The law sets a fixed base of Ksh 6,000 for public servants like teachers. NSSF takes 6% of this base:
6% × 6,000 = Ksh 360
Because the calculation uses this fixed amount—not your actual salary—all teachers pay the same. For example, whether a teacher earns:

Ksh 6,000 | Ksh 26,000 | Ksh 36,000 | Ksh 46,000 | Ksh 56,000 | Ksh 66,000 | Ksh 76,000 | or even above Ksh 100,000
…they all pay:
-Ksh 360 (teacher contribution)

• Ksh 360 (TSC contribution)
• Total = Ksh 720 per month
  What may change in February 2026:

New NSSF rates are expected, possibly raising the base from Ksh 6,000 → Ksh 9,000 or higher. If the base becomes Ksh 9,000:

• 6% × 9,000 = Ksh 540
  This means teachers may start paying around Ksh 540 each month, while TSC contributes the same. The deduction will still be the same for all teachers, because it depends on the legal base, not individual salaries.

Quick Summary:

• Today: Ksh 360 (base Ksh 6,000)
• From Feb 2026: ~Ksh 540 (if base rises to Ksh 9,000)
• Job group or salary does not affect your contribution