A study of the factors affecting job satisfaction among employees belonging to rural and urban areas as their region of origin has been conducted. The researchers reviewed the extant literature detailing the various parameters of Job Satisfaction. A pre-validated questionnaire developed by McDonald and McIntyre also known as Generic Job Satisfaction Scale was used to collect data from the individuals. The results were drawn using SPSS and it was found that there is a significant difference with respect to the factors recognition received in their jobs, the feeling of closeness with their peers, feeling good about working for the company currently employed in and finally, whether they believe that their talents and skills are utilized between those belonging to urban and rural regions of origin. It is recommended that special attention be paid to such areas within the jobs by companies to enhance employee job satisfaction.