The tenuous relationship between salary and satisfaction

Abstract

Inspired by outcome discrepancies in research related to job characteristics, employee characteristics, and satisfaction, this study revisits classic notions of satisfaction of employees within organizations. Using a sample of professionals, the study explores organizational and individual antecedents to satisfaction. Characteristics of the job, perceived psychological states, emotional intelligence, job satisfaction, and life satisfaction are explored. Evidence is presented that both confirms theoretical expectations and disconfirms traditionally held notions of relationship. Specifically, findings support the Job Characteristics Model and it’s relation to satisfaction, yet data also suggests that increases in salary are directly associated with decreases in satisfaction. Implications and future directions are presented.

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