(06-18-2024, 08:07 PM)terracore Wrote: Oddly enough, pilot pay is regulated by the 1926 Railway Labor Act. The median salary is about $220k and the highest paid pilots make over $400k. That sounds pretty good, but they generally only get paid while flying.
I'd be interested in seeing the mean and mode as well. I understand that most airline pilots just starting out are not well paid and have already spent a lot of money just to get their licenses. They are also at risk of being furloughed whenever the industry hits a downturn. Personally, I have no problem with experienced pilots being well-paid. Just like doctors, they are responsible for a lot of lives, and I think their pay should reflect that.