The present study explored the effects of long working hours and low salary on public employees’ well-being indicators, such as job satisfaction, life satisfaction, and self-rated health. Results showed that having long working hours was not significantly and negatively related to public employee wellness, whereas having a higher salary was significantly and positively associated with employee well-being. Finally, the interaction effects of working hours and salary on job satisfaction and life satisfaction were not supported; however, the interaction effects of working hours and salary on self-rated health were found.
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