People stunned after doctor shows his monthly payslip after nearly a decade of training
A British doctor with almost ten years of experience has shocked many people after revealing his low monthly salary. Dr. Souradip Mookerjee, who works in London, posted his payslip on social media to show the tough financial reality faced by healthcare professionals.
He spoke out in February during a strike by junior doctors, protesting a long-standing pay issue between their union, the British Medical Association (BMA), and the government. Using his X (formerly Twitter) account, he shared a post about his salary, stating, “My salary as a doctor in London working 40 hours a week after 9 years at Cambridge and a PhD.”
The payslip showed his gross pay as £2,680.84. However, after taxes and other deductions, he only takes home £1,671.47 each month. Given that the average rent in London is around £935, this leaves him with very little for other living expenses.
Many people were shocked by how little he was left with and asked about the taxes he was paying. Mookerjee showed a breakdown of the deductions, which included national insurance, student loan payments, and pension contributions, all of which are standard in the UK.
Someone asked if there was any extra pay for working in London. Mookerjee replied that the amount included the London weighting, which is supposed to help with the higher cost of living in the city.
Another person shared their own payslip from 13 years ago, which showed they earned slightly more as a junior doctor than Mookerjee does now. Others expressed disbelief, with one person saying, “This is unacceptable! It’s shocking that someone so educated and with such responsibility can be paid so little.”
A graduate with a similar experience commented, “After eight years of university, I ended up with almost the same pay. It feels like having a PhD means nothing in terms of better wages.” Many people agreed that wages, especially in the NHS, are far too low for the work and qualifications involved.
