Some of these salaries are almost depressing. It does reflect how the status and career of piloting has fallen in the last 20 years. When I joined my company 20 years ago, the guys in the left hand seat were saying the same. However, these guys had 6 figure salaries and most retired on 6 figure pensions. many of us will be very lucky to achieve the same.(And that takes inflation into account!)
I wouldn't advise my children to go into the job judging by some of the salaries posted on here. Perhaps the big earners are keeping a low profile?