The Effect of Income Level, Education Level and Religiosity Level on Muzakki's Interest in Paying Zakat in Semarang City

Abstract

The specific and special objective of this research is to determine the influence of muzakki's income level, muzakki's education level, and muzakki's religiosity level on their interest to pay zakat through Baznas Kota Semarang. This research employed a quantitative descriptive method with hypothesis testing. The population consisted of all individuals who pay zakat (muzakki) in Baznas Kota Semarang. A sample of 100 respondents was selected using random sampling technique. Data was collected through a questionnaire. The research data was analyzed using validity test, reliability test, multiple regression analysis, simultaneous test (F-test), partial test (t-test), R2 test, and classical assumption test. The research findings indicate that income level has a significant influence on interest, education level does not have a significant influence on interest, and religiosity level has a significant influence on the interest variable. Simultaneously, income level, education level, and religiosity have a significant impact on the interest of muzakki in paying zakat at Baznas Kota Semarang. As there haven't been enough studies conducted in Baznas regarding this topic, this research will play an important role as a leading example for other researchers in cities other than Semarang to explore similar institutions involved in zakat collection.