THE INFLUENCE OF COMPENSATION AND WORK ENVIRONMENT ON EMPLOYEE JOB SATISFACTION AT PT TELKOM INDONESIA, MEDAN BRANCH

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the influence of compensation and work environment on employee job satisfaction at PT Telkom Indonesia, Medan Branch. The research method used is quantitative with a survey approach. The population consists of all employees at PT Telkom Indonesia, Medan Branch, totaling 250 individuals, with a sample of 155 respondents selected using the Slovin formula. Data collection was conducted through a questionnaire using a 5-point Likert scale. Data were analyzed using multiple linear regression with the assistance of SPSS 26.0. The results of the study show that compensation has a positive and significant effect on employee job satisfaction, with a t-value of 4.582 > t-table value of 1.976 and a significance level of 0.000 < 0.05. The work environment also has a positive and significant effect on job satisfaction, with a t-value of 3.764 > t-table value of 1.976 and a significance level of 0.000 < 0.05. Simultaneously, compensation and work environment have a significant effect on job satisfaction, with an F-value of 42.156 > F-table value of 3.06 and a significance level of 0.000 < 0.05. The coefficient of determination (R²) is 0.357, indicating that 35.7% of the variation in job satisfaction is explained by compensation and work environment, while the remaining 64.3% is explained by other factors.