An Indore-based professional has highlighted the experience of a friend whose salary has remained unchanged for two years despite a significant increase in responsibilities, sparking discussion online about workplace compensation practices.
In a LinkedIn post, Apoorv Chaturvedi said his friend, a marketing professional earning less than ₹7 lakh annually, has seen his workload triple over the past two years without receiving a pay hike.
Responsibilities increased without salary revision
According to Chaturvedi, his friend initially handled social media responsibilities but later took charge of demand generation, content, email marketing, search engine optimisation and paid advertising, all on his own.
Despite the expanded scope of work, his salary remained unchanged during the period.
When the employee approached the human resources department regarding a salary increase, he was informed that he had instead been given a better designation, Chaturvedi wrote.
Promotion came with title change only
Chaturvedi said his friend was promoted from the position of "marketing associate" to "marketing specialist" while continuing to receive the same salary.
He described the change as a title upgrade without any financial benefit, adding that someone performing a similar role at a funded startup in Bengaluru could earn substantially more.
'Designation does not pay rent'
In his post, Chaturvedi argued that some Indian companies use designation changes in place of salary revisions.
He said employers often offer more impressive job titles when they are unwilling or unable to increase employee compensation.
According to Chaturvedi, a designation change does not improve an employee's financial situation, noting that job titles do not help cover expenses such as rent or EMIs and come at no additional cost to companies.
Post draws widespread response
The LinkedIn post resonated with many users, prompting discussions around salary transparency and fair compensation.
Several commenters called for greater openness regarding pay structures, while others urged companies to offer wages that reflect employees' responsibilities and contributions.
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