A Ugandan man has shared details of his earnings as a fresh graduate from Makerere University, sparking widespread discussion on social media. In a now-viral post on his X account, he advised netizens on financial growth strategies. The revelation attracted massive reactions, with many users flooding the comments section to share their own experiences.
Graduate Recounts First Salary
Identified as @Watson_Okoth on X, he disclosed that his first salary as a fresh graduate was UGX 420,000 gross, which converted to about ₦46,200. He added that after two years of experience, he secured another job and successfully negotiated for better pay. According to him, earning UGX 1,000,000 and above was difficult with zero experience. He emphasized that everyone must start somewhere, build skills, and grow from there.
After spending two years in the workforce and developing his abilities, he obtained a different position and succeeded in negotiating improved remuneration. The experience convinced him that securing earnings of one million shillings or higher was unrealistic for someone with no prior work history. The young man stressed that beginning a career with modest pay is a common reality and that progress depends on acquiring practical skills and gaining exposure. Advancement follows a gradual process rather than an immediate leap to higher income brackets.
His Words
In his post, he stated: "My first salary as a fresh graduate from Makerere University was UGX 420,000 gross. After gaining two years of experience, I secured another job and negotiated for a better pay scale. The reality is that it's difficult to earn UGX 1,000,000 and above with zero experience. We all have to start somewhere, build our skills, and grow from there."
Netizens Share Their First Salaries
Social media users recounted their own first salaries in response to the post. @Victoria|Content girlie said: "let’s forget that salary na once i clean my lip combo." @AdeolaOkunade commented: "Fela Durotoye salary adjusting for inflation, 4,120 naira in 1992 is in millions in 202." @Mary931 shared: "My first salary was 6k in 2018 I was a teacher. i just finished my weac sha. Inside that 6k they will force me to do ajo 2k it’s a must in the school let me just say my first salary was 4k."
@Porfemme.ng| Best plug in PHC remarked: "50k in 2006 and 70k in 2025? This government are very greedy and corrupt honestly." @Tessyama reacted: "Mine was 30,000 in 2015, I only collected it once in the first month, the rest was 28k, 26k till I didn’t get my pay again till I left for NYSC. It was so hurtful then cos I had no money to go to camp with. That company still owes me till date."
@Chioma wrote: "First salary after waec 5k, 2nd salary during my industrial training 10k, next was 20k, next 40k with double wahala next Nysc 33k 2024, next na Jesus Dey help us for this country." @BENIN CITY HAIR VENDOR said: "My first salary was supposed to be 8000 she sacked me and did not pay me the next one was 5-6k as teacher I can’t remember the exact amount sef." @BB Glam Abuja added: "I’d like to recommend my partner, an Architectural Technologist who is proficient in SketchUp, Lumion, V-Ray, and Revit, with strong experience in architectural design and 3D visualization."
Man Speaks About Earning N10 Million Monthly
Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that a Nigerian man shared an interesting tweet about the specific range of money he receives monthly. In a now-viral tweet shared via his official X account, he disclosed his earnings alongside the source of his income.
