Ankur Warikoo shares driver’s salary details, says he gets 11% increment, Diwali bonus, a scooty, and even knows the family’s ATM PIN

Popular social media financial influencer Ankur Warikoo sparked a wide online discussion after he posted details about his driver’s salary and benefits on X. The post drew instant attention as he shared that his driver, Dayanand Bhaiya, now earns Rs 53,350 a month after an 11% annual increment, placing him far above the usual pay for similar roles in the region.

Warikoo’s post, which highlighted long-term trust, loyalty and the value of fair pay, turned into an offbeat talking point on social media. Users praised the transparency and called it an example of how employers can treat staff with dignity and respect.

Ankur Warikoo Driver's: Salary and perks

According to Warikoo, Dayanand also receives health insurance, a one-month Diwali bonus, and this year, a new scooty as a gift.


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The post read: "He joined us 13 years ago at Rs. 15,000 and has since become an integral part of our family while building his own life. His three children are well-settled in good jobs and happily married. He continues to live frugally, with unwavering punctuality and discipline: wakes up at 4:30 a.m., sleeps by 8:30 p.m., is never late, and always carries a smile. He isn't just our driver; he is our trusted partner."

Warikoo added that he aims to raise Dayanand’s salary to Rs 1 lakh a month in the next five to six years.

He further wrote: "He drives our children to classes, holds duplicate house keys, knows our ATM PIN, handles all important errands that don't require our presence, treats me as his own (addresses everyone in the family as tum and not aap) and is someone I trust blindly with the safety of my family and myself. He saves us time, mental load, and effort. In return, all he ever wanted was trust - which we gladly gave."

Internet Reaction

The post drew wide praise, with many users saying the gesture captured dignity of labour in its simplest form.

One user wrote, "This is beautiful to read People like Dayanand Bhaiya remind us that loyalty and sincerity are priceless. When you invest trust in the right person, the returns last a lifetime. Stories like this prove that dignity and kindness are still the best currency we have."

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Another said, "Great that you are covering Insurance as part of compensation. Hope others are also driven to do this for their staff - the additional cost for employers is negligible but benefits for employees is significant. Also help with financial planning / accessing benefits."

A third user commented, "This is the right way to treat employees. Dignity of labour goes for everyone. Proud of you, Ankur."

The post continued to trend through the day, with many users calling it a reminder of how consistent support and trust can build long-term partnerships in everyday jobs.

Ankur Warikoo's income

Last year, Ankur Warikoo recently surprised followers by disclosing his income while seeking recommendations for a new travel credit card. Known for his finance-focused posts, Warikoo said he is planning to discontinue his Axis Vistara Credit Card and is exploring alternatives that match his spending needs.

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In his X post, he wrote, "Need your help, lovely people. I am relinquishing my Axis Vistara Credit Card (I think it’s served its term well) and looking for a good travel credit card. Recommendations please? Annual spends between Rs 20-25 lakhs. I am self-employed and draw a salary of Rs 50 lakh per annum."

He later added that his career began at age 24 with a monthly salary of Rs 14,746. After dropping out of a fully-funded PhD at Michigan State University, he returned to India and joined ISB’s one-year MBA programme, paying Rs 14.5 lakh in fees.

The bold move paid off. He landed a role at AT Kearney on Day 1 of placements with a Rs 12 lakh annual package. Over the next five years, he pushed his compensation to Rs 33 lakh a year.

Today, as a self-employed professional, he earns Rs 50 lakh annually — a figure he reiterated on X while crowdsourcing.