A resident doctor in the United States, known on TikTok as @__destinylanae, filmed herself opening her first-ever residency paycheque after returning home from a shift. The video, which quickly went viral, showed her carefully unfolding a paper pay stub at a kitchen counter while narrating the details for her followers.
The doctor explained that the cheque arrived in hard copy only because her direct deposit details had not yet been set up. She broke down the figures in real time, revealing that her gross earnings were $2,227.68 (N3,029,845.29), with a net pay of $1,774.26 (N2,413,153.28) after deductions. Her hourly rate was listed at $39.78 (N54,104.38).
Pay Period and Deductions Clarified
An on-screen text overlay in the video clarified that the pay period covered just one week plus two days of orientation, meaning the figures did not reflect a full standard pay cycle. Destiny admitted she was unsure exactly how many hours the cheque covered in total and said she would need to do some calculations or check the accompanying email to work that out.
In the video, she said: "Gross earnings is $2,227.68. Net pay is $1,774.26. Not horrible. So maybe I'll have to do some math or read the email that they sent. But yeah, this is kind of exciting. My first ever residency paycheque. And the only reason why it's hard copy is because we don't have anything set up yet. Um, but yeah, see you guys next time."
Viewers React to Salary Reveal
The clip resonated widely online, drawing viewers' attention and sparking a range of comments. Some viewers compared the pay to their own earnings in other professions. For instance, a user named Dirt commented: "I make more then that in construction with no debt. They lying to everyone." Another, LittleNickyNC, said: "Congratulations! But dam I make 2k in four days driving a truck. ? Smh they need to pay yall more! Cheez!"
Other viewers expressed appreciation for healthcare workers. Piefacebeauty40 wrote: "Huh? Man I thought ist would be so much more. Healthcare workers are really underpaid for all they do. I appreciate you."
Context: UK Doctor Salaries
In related news, Legit.ng previously reported that the annual salary of medical doctors in the United Kingdom has been disclosed by its national health body. Information made available on the National Health Service website shows the annual salary of its personnel by position.
