Hi,
I'm new crew with Virgin and have only been online for a couple of months. I reckon the figure of 1100 - 1300 for probationary junior is probably accurate. So far I've had just under £900 net salary in the bank each month. As far as allowances go, it depends which trips and how many you do as to how much you get paid. One month for example I did 4 trips and although I couldn't tell you the total allowances I was paid downroute, I did bring home around £200 - £250 which was left over after my general expenditure/shopping/alcohol spends downroute. As I say I'm not sure what the gross figures would have worked out at before spends.
The wage does rise after probabtion is completed (after 6 months).
Hope this helps!
trish.