<![CDATA[Job satisfaction has recently become increasingly important within organizations. Job satisfaction has a significant influence on organizational productivity, both directly and indirectly. The level of job satisfaction varies among individuals, as it can be influenced by various factors, including leadership, compensation, and work motivation. This study aims to: examine the effect of leadership on job satisfaction; examine the effect of compensation on job satisfaction; examine the effect of leadership on work motivation; examine the effect of compensation on work motivation; examine the effect of work motivation on job satisfaction; examine the role of work motivation in mediating the effect of leadership on job satisfaction; and examine the role of work motivation in mediating the effect of compensation on job satisfaction.The population in this study consisted of employees of the Civil Service Police Unit and Fire Department of Purworejo Regency. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling, with a sample of 57 respondents. Data were collected using questionnaires that had been tested for validity and reliability. Data were analyzed using hierarchical regression procedures.The results showed that leadership had a positive and significant effect on job satisfaction, compensation had a positive and significant effect on job satisfaction, leadership had a positive and significant effect on work motivation, compensation had a positive and significant effect on work motivation, and work motivation had a positive and significant effect on job satisfaction. Furthermore, work motivation mediated the effects of leadership and compensation on job satisfaction among employees of the Civil Service Police Unit and Fire Department of Purworejo Regency.]]>
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