India, May 9 -- How much is too much to pay for domestic help? That is the question polarising the internet after a Reddit user shared a post from a "random uncle" living in a 3BHK for Rs. 70,000 a month. The resident's plea to keep maid salaries low, claiming that Rs.2,500 is the "fair rate", has been met with widespread backlash.

"Random uncle in a gated apartment, living in a 3bhk flat whose rental is 70k+. What's the standard salary for a house help once you secure a rental you really like?" a Reddit user wrote.

The person shared a screenshot of a post originally shared on the MyGate app for a society.

"Looking for a maid who comes twice. I need morning anytime between 730 to 10 and afternoon at around 4 pm. Salary I will pay - 350...