Job Satisfaction Scale Test

See how satisfied someone feels in their job right now in about 3 minutes. Get fast insight into pain points, guide motivation plans, and track changes over time.

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67/70

Job Satisfaction (JS)

Measures a person’s current subjective satisfaction with their job, where higher scores reflect greater dissatisfaction.

Satisfied

Dissatisfied

Job feels burdensome

14 – 45: Satisfied | 46 – 55: Dissatisfied | 56 – 70: Job feels burdensome

A score of 67 falls in the “Job feels burdensome” range, suggesting pronounced dissatisfaction and that the work may be experienced as oppressive or taxing at the moment.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Employees feeling stuck

41%OF USERS

People who sense growing frustration or boredom at work take it to clarify what exactly is lowering their satisfaction right now.

HR and people managers

34%OF USERS

HR specialists and team leads use it to quickly spot morale issues and decide where to focus motivation and retention efforts.

Teams during change

25%OF USERS

Groups going through reorganization, new leadership, or workload shifts take it to track how satisfaction changes over time.

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Job Satisfaction (JS)

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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this questionnaire measure?

It measures current satisfaction with one’s job. It reflects overall positive or negative evaluation of the present work situation.

How long does it take to complete?

Estimated completion time is about 3 minutes. The questionnaire includes 14 items.

How should items be answered?

Each item should be answered based on how the job feels right now. Responses should reflect current conditions rather than long-term career views.

How are the results used?

Results provide an overall satisfaction level and can highlight areas of concern. Repeated use can track change over time.

Is there a right or wrong answer?

No. Accurate results depend on direct and consistent responses.

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Job Satisfaction Scale Test - Symptoms and Signs

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This measure is designed to assess an individual’s current level of satisfaction with their job. The Job Satisfaction Scale provides a brief, structured self-report format suitable for use in organizational, counseling, and research contexts (Locke & Spector).

The instrument consists of 14 items and typically takes about 3 minutes to complete. Responses are intended to yield a concise snapshot of perceived satisfaction and can support screening for areas of concern and monitoring change over time when administered repeatedly. The Job Satisfaction Scale should be interpreted in context with relevant occupational, organizational, and clinical information.

Author: Edwin A. Locke, Paul E. Spector

Literature: Locke, E. A. The nature and causes of job satisfaction. In Dunnette, M. D. (Ed.), Handbook of industrial and organizational psychology. Rand McNally. 1976.; Spector, P. E. Job satisfaction: Application, assessment, causes, and consequences. SAGE Publications. 1997.

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