It is often considered that the job satisfaction is more essential than a high salary, but in my view, a high salary is more important than job satisfaction. Firstly, I will discuss the benefits of a high salary, secondly I will discuss the disadvantages of having job satisfaction but a low salary.
A high salary provides financial security which further leads to mental satisfaction and improves quality of life, which is an another form of satisfaction, in which a person with low salary always suffers. A person with good salary package can fulfil all his household needs and other responsibilities including children education and medical expenses. Some studies conducted in the past suggest that the countries where people are getting good salaries are found happier in global ranking, which contributes to the growth and innovation of the country itself.
On the other hand, a person having job satisfaction but a low salary always suffers from financial crises. This satisfaction very rapidly vanishes when it comes to meeting household and other basic needs because of increasing financial pressure and mental stress. A person in these circumstances always needs a way to increase his salary by doing some side hustles or part-time jobs. In comparison, a person with a big salary can satisfy himself by doing something productive in his personal time that brings peace and satisfaction along with the benefits of a big-salary job.
In conclusion, I would say that job satisfaction is not as important as a high salary. Good salaries always provide the person with a secure future, a better quality of life and greater opportunities for his family.