From Pay To Performance: Uncovering The Power Of Salaries in Taraba State Polytechnic, Jalingo.

Numerous public sector organizations have been observed to provide insufficient remuneration to their employees, resulting in reduced job satisfaction, strained employee relations, and decreased productivity. Inadequate remuneration systems, marked by low basic pay and wages, contribute to lower employee productivity, elevated staff turnover rates, and diminished morale. These factors collectively have a negative impact on the overall performance of public sector organizations. However, much effort is needed to ensure that these factors are properly addressed. This study investigated remuneration and employees’ job performance in Taraba State Polytechnic, Jalingo. Literature was reviewed on sub themes based on the objectives of the study, while the following theory was adopted for the study; Abraham Maslow Theory. Cross sectional survey design was adopted for the study. Taro Yamane formula was employed to draw 399 respondents for the study. The instruments for data collection included quantitative (Questionnaire) and qualitative (Key Informant Interview). Analysis of the study was carried out at both univariate and bivariate levels. The findings of the study indicated a strong positive correlation between salary and job performance, with employees demonstrating competence, diligence, commitment to duties, and the ability to meet deadlines all at significance level of 0.01 and 0.05 respectively. Based on the findings, the study recommended among others that timely disbursement of salaries should be encouraged.