The Influence of Work, Salary and Colleagues on the Job Satisfaction of Teachers
Keywords:
Work, Salary, Co-Workers, Job Satisfaction.Abstract
This study aims to analyze the effect of work, salary, and co-workers on teacher job satisfaction at SMK Swasta Budi Setia Kota Medan. The research employed a quantitative approach with an associative research design. Data were collected through questionnaires distributed to 60 teachers as respondents. Multiple linear regression analysis was used to test the hypotheses, and the data were processed using SPSS Version 20. The results indicate that the work variable has a positive but not significant partial effect on job satisfaction. Meanwhile, salary and co-worker variables have a positive and significant partial effect on job satisfaction. Simultaneous testing reveals that work, salary, and co-workers collectively have a positive and significant effect on teacher job satisfaction. The coefficient of determination shows that 80.5% of the variation in job satisfaction can be explained by the three independent variables, while the remaining 19.5% is influenced by other factors outside the research model. The findings imply that schools should improve compensation systems and foster supportive workplace relationships to enhance teacher job satisfaction.
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