The Effect of Work Environment, Compensation, and Leadership on Job Satisfaction through Work Motivation as a Mediating Variable

Abstract

Aims: This study aims to examine the effect of work environment, compensation, and leadership on job satisfaction mediated by work motivation in employees of PT. Pelita Satria Perkasa Depo Pelita Sokaraja. Study Design:  This study uses work environment, compensation, and leadership as independent variables, job satisfaction as the dependent variable, and work motivation as the mediating variable. Place and Duration of Study: This research was conducted at retail companies in Banyumas with a population of PT employees. Pelita Satria Perkasa Depo Pelita Sokaraja. The research data used data in 2024. Methodology: This type of research is qualitative—data analysis using Smart Partial Least Square (Smart-PLS) 3.2.9. The population in this study consisted of 200 employees of PT Pelita Satria Perkasa Depo Pelita Sokaraja, who used purposive sampling. The sample of this study amounted to 120 employees based on the Slovin sample size determination formula. This research instrument uses a questionnaire in the form of Google Forms. Results: The study found that the work environment and compensation significantly impact work motivation, while leadership does not. Work motivation, work environment, and leadership all significantly affect job satisfaction, but compensation does not. Work motivation can mediate the effect of work environment and compensation on job satisfaction, but it cannot mediate the effect of leadership on job satisfaction. Conclusion: The findings highlight the importance of improving the work environment, compensation, and employee satisfaction to boost productivity and contribute to the company’s long-term success.