This will make you regret never becoming a pilot.

[JVG]

@Vovchandr

That must have been nice (near free flight), did you take advantage of that?

And some 2004 data I’ve seen - starting is just about right with what you say, but look at 10 year.

http://www.pea.com/imd/airline-pilot-salary.html

And another talking about the median

Best Careers and Career Opportunities | US News

Starting may be low, but it would appear if you stick to it, you make out rather well.

and your never home, living out of hotels most of the time.