The Influence of Work Environment and Compensation on Job Satisfaction of Public Elementary School Teachers

Abstract

The objectives of this study are to: (1) examine how compensation affects teacher job satisfaction; (2) examine how the work environment affects teacher job satisfaction; and (3) examine how the work environment and compensation interact to affect the job satisfaction of public elementary school teachers in the Margorejo District. This research is quantitative research with an ex-post facto design approach. The sample of this research was obtained using random sampling, namely: 128 public elementary school teachers in Margorejo district. The research design includes data collection techniques using questionnaires. Data analysis techniques apply classical assumption tests including normality test, linearity test, multicollinearity test, heteroscedasticity test, regression analysis, partial hypothesis test (t test), multiple regression (F test) and coefficient of determination (R²). The results of the research show that (1) the work environment is proven to have a significant effect on teacher job satisfaction at the Margorejo District Public Elementary Schools; (2) compensation has been proven to have a significant effect on the satisfaction of state elementary school teachers in Margorejo district; and (3) both the work environment and compensation are simultaneously proven to have a significant influence on teacher satisfaction at the Margorejo Pati District Public Elementary School, up to 62.4% from other aspects. Based on the findings of this research, it is recommended that school principals create a good work environment and provide compensation to teachers so that their job satisfaction increases. Teachers should participate in creating a conducive work environment and receive compensation from the school to improve welfare and encourage job satisfaction for their teachers.