This study aimed to determine the effect of the work environment and certification allowances on teacher pedagogical abilities, the work environment's impact, and certification allowances on student achievement. This type of research is post facto and is a quantitative study. We used a path analysis model, descriptive correlational, and data collection through a questionnaire in the form of a questionnaire. This research was carried out in the formal education in four SMAN 1 regional education office schools in Makassar. The number of samples is 120 teachers who have been certified. The results showed that: (1) the work environment had a positive and significant effect on teacher pedagogical abilities, (2) certification allowances had a positive and significant impact on teacher pedagogical skills, (3) the work environment had no significant or insignificant effect on student achievement and (4) certification allowances had a positive and significant impact on student achievement.