Employee Income Determinant Model: The Role of Education, Work Experience, and Gender in Private Universities in Tulungagung

Authors

  • Aina Izzati Zuhria Universitas Islam Negeri Sayyid Ali Rahmatullah Tulungagung
  • Ning Wijayanti Universitas Islam Negeri Sayyid Ali Rahmatullah Tulungagung
  • Cindy Wakhidatul Maqfiroh Universitas Islam Negeri Sayyid Ali Rahmatullah Tulungagung
  • Kukuh Trisnafi Universitas Islam Negeri Sayyid Ali Rahmatullah Tulungagung
  • Kukuh Trisnafi Universitas Islam Negeri Sayyid Ali Rahmatullah Tulungagung
  • Rokhmat Subagiyo Universitas Islam Negeri Sayyid Ali Rahmatullah Tulungagung

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/jfbd.v4i4.490

Keywords:

Income, Education Level, Work Experience, Gender

Abstract

Employee income inequality in private universities remains a critical issue in human resource management, particularly related to gender, educational level, and work experience. This study analyzes the influence of these three factors on employee income at private universities in Tulungagung using a quantitative approach with multiple linear regression. The results show that gender and education do not significantly influence income, thus wage practices tend to be gender-neutral and not entirely based on educational qualifications. Conversely, work experience has a significant and positive effect, confirming that tenure is the primary determinant of income. These findings suggest that wage policies are more influenced by productivity and internal institutional regulations. The study recommends the implementation of a performance-based reward system and increased competency development to support employee equity and well-being.

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Published

2025-12-26