THE EFFECT OF COMPENSATION ON WORK DISCIPLINE AND PERFORMANCE AMONG TEACHERS AT MTs AL-AZHAR CENTER BATURAJA

JKPI: Jurnal Konseling Pendidikan Islam P–ISSN: 2655-9692 E-ISSN: 2746-5977 Vol.7, No. 2, Mei 2026 THE EFFECT OF COMPENSATION ON WORK DISCIPLINE AND PERFORMANCE AMONG TEACHERS AT MTs AL-AZHAR CENTER BATURAJA *1 Nurlaili, 2Saipul Annur, 3Yuniar Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Fatah Palembang *1 Email: , , 3 *1,2,3 Abstract This study examines the effect of compensation on work discipline and teacher performance at MTs Al Azhar Center Baturaja. The research is grounded in the issue of high disciplinary expectations imposed on teachers despite relatively limited financial compensation, which may affect their professional performance and institutional sustainability. The objectives of this study are: (1) to analyze the effect of compensation on teachers’ work discipline, (2) to determine the effect of work discipline on teacher performance, and (3) to examine the direct effect of compensation on teacher performance. This research employed a quantitative approach using a verificative survey design. Data were analyzed through simple linear regression, t-tests, and the coefficient of determination (R²). The findings indicate that compensation has a positive and statistically significant effect on work discipline (t = 10.885; p < 0.05; R² = 0.656). Work discipline also has a positive and significant effect on teacher performance (t = 8.380; p < 0.05; R² = 0.531). Furthermore, compensation directly and significantly influences teacher performance (t = 5.796; p < 0.05; R² = 0.351). These findings suggest that fair and adequate financial compensation strengthens teachers’ discipline and enhances their pedagogical performance. Therefore, effective compensation management is a strategic factor in improving and sustaining teacher performance in Islamic educational institutions. Keywords: compensation, work discipline, teacher performance, Islamic education management, madrasah Abstrak Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji pengaruh kompensasi terhadap disiplin kerja dan kinerja guru di MTs Al Azhar Center Baturaja. Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh fenomena tingginya tuntutan kedisiplinan kerja yang diberlakukan kepada guru di tengah kompensasi finansial yang relatif rendah, yang berpotensi mempengaruhi keberlanjutan kinerja. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah: (1) menganalisis pengaruh kompensasi terhadap disiplin kerja guru, (2) mengkaji pengaruh disiplin kerja terhadap kinerja guru, dan (3) mengetahui pengaruh langsung kompensasi terhadap kinerja guru. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan desain survei verifikatif. Analisis data dilakukan melalui regresi linear sederhana, uji t, dan koefisien determinasi (R²). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kompensasi berpengaruh positif dan signifikan secara statistik terhadap disiplin kerja (t = 10,885; p < 0,05; R² = 0,656). Disiplin kerja juga berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja guru (t = 8,380; p < 0,05; R² = 335 Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License 0,531). Selain itu, kompensasi secara langsung berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja guru (t = 5,796; p < 0,05; R² = 0,351). Temuan ini mengindikasikan bahwa kompensasi finansial yang adil dan memadai berkontribusi dalam memperkuat kedisiplinan serta meningkatkan kinerja pedagogik guru. Oleh karena itu, pengelolaan kompensasi menjadi faktor strategis dalam peningkatan dan keberlanjutan kinerja guru di lembaga pendidikan Islam. Kata kunci: kompensasi, disiplin kerja, kinerja guru, manajemen pendidikan Islam, madrasah INTRODUCTION This study aims to analyze the effect of compensation on work discipline, the effect of work discipline on teacher performance, and the effect of compensation on teacher performance at MTs Al Azhar Center Baturaja. Based on the results of hypothesis testing, all research hypotheses are declared accepted. The scientific findings of this study show that compensation is an important determinant in the formation of teacher work discipline. A fair and decent compensation system has been proven to be able to build compliance with rules as well as professional responsibility. Thus, compensation functions not only as a financial retribution, but also as a managerial instrument in shaping work behavior. This study also found that work discipline is a key factor that directly improves teacher performance. Discipline is an internal mechanism that maintains consistency in the implementation of tasks, so that the quality and effectiveness of learning can be achieved optimally. In addition, compensation has been proven to affect teacher performance, but its effectiveness is stronger when accompanied by the formation of work discipline. This confirms that the improvement of teacher performance in the context of education does not only depend on financial factors, but also on the internalization of the value of professionalism and work responsibility. Conceptually, this study strengthens the theory of human resource management that the integration between a fair compensation system and the development of work discipline is an effective strategy in improving the performance of educational organizations. As a follow-up, further research can develop a more comprehensive model by including other variables such as intrinsic motivation, madrasah head leadership, or organizational culture to obtain a broader picture of the factors that affect teacher performance. Teacher performance is one of the main indicators of the success of education management at the education unit level. From the perspective of education management, teachers are not only the implementers of learning, but also the strategic assets of the organization that determine the quality of educational services. Therefore, human resource management in madrassas requires a systematic and performance-based approach. Various studies show that teacher performance is influenced by managerial and organizational factors, such as compensation systems, work discipline, and institutional support (Prasetyo & Amalia, 2023; Widodo & Yuliana, 2023). In the context of Islamic education management, Annur (2021) emphasized that improving the quality of madrassas is highly dependent on the effectiveness of human resource management, 336 including award policies and discipline coaching. This shows that the compensation system and work discipline are not just administrative problems, but part of an institutional strategy in building teacher professionalism. Conceptually, compensation is understood as a form of retribution provided by the organization for the contribution of educators (Hasibuan, 2017). In education management, a fair compensation system can increase job satisfaction, organizational commitment, and professional motivation of teachers (Afandi, 2021). However, in practice, many private madrassas face budget limitations that have an impact on low teacher welfare. This condition has the potential to affect the level of discipline and performance. Recent researc (...truncated)