Pay referent comparison and pay level satisfaction in private versus public sector organizations in India

Abstract

Empirical research on the relationship between pay referent level comparisons and pay level satisfaction has focused on Western samples. Using a sample of 118 Indian employees from public (N = 47) and private (N = 71) sector organizations, this study tested for significant pay referent level comparison and pay level satisfaction relationships and differences between private versus public sector employees. Results partially confirmed the hypothesized relationship between the comparisons and satisfaction and private versus public sector differences on pay referent level comparisons and on one pay level satisfaction scale. Useful refinements made in the pay réfèrent comparison taxonomy were also supported. Show more