A pharmacist's account of a hospital job interview has gone viral on Instagram, reigniting discussions about low starting salaries in India's healthcare sector. The creator claimed she was offered Rs 12,000–14,000 per month for a pharmacist role, despite learning that a hospital cleaner was earning Rs 16,000.
The video has attracted nearly 9 lakh views on Instagram, with many healthcare professionals sharing similar experiences, while others argued that comparing salaries across different roles does not present the full picture.
Viral Instagram video starts conversation on entry-level salaries
The video was shared by an Instagram user named Asha, who said she had visited a hospital to enquire about a pharmacist vacancy.
