Job Security and Financial Benefits as Determinants of Satisfaction in the Teaching Profession: A Comparative Study of Women Teachers in Pollachi

Job satisfaction in the teaching profession is significantly influenced by employment stability and financial benefits. The present study examines the role of job security and financial incentives as determinants of job satisfaction among women teachers working in Government, Government-aided and Private schools in Pollachi town. Primary data were collected from 240 women teachers using a structured questionnaire covering 31 job satisfaction components measured on a five-point Likert scale. A Job Satisfaction Index was computed and statistical tools such as mean, standard deviation, weighted average ranking and Chi-square test were applied. The findings reveal that Government school teachers reported the highest mean job satisfaction index (76.18), followed by Government-aided teachers (73.86), while Private school teachers recorded a comparatively lower index (65.24). Financial benefits such as salary, increment for additional qualification, insurance, loan facilities and job security significantly influenced satisfaction levels. The study concludes that structured financial policies and employment protection mechanisms are essential for enhancing teacher satisfaction and institutional effectiveness.