Emotional intelligence is the set of skills that allow a person to develop assertively in different contexts, such as in the work context. Its study has been addressed over time in various parts of the world. For this reason, the present study sought to determine the relationship between emotional intelligence and job performance in workers in the public and private sectors. A systematic search was carried out taking into account the methodological recommendations provided by the PRISMA guide. The databases consulted were Scopus, Web of Science and Scielo. Ten articles that met all the criteria established above were analyzed. The level of study used in these investigations was correlational. As a result, it was found that most of the investigations show results that positively relate EI and job performance in workers in both the public and private sectors. However, due to the little sci...