I think that salary sounds "industry standard" at this point in time and probably will stay that way for the future. Supply and Demand: There is a ****load of pilots looking for work and willing to work for peanuts and "fly for fun". If the demand was more than supply then we would probably see a slight difference in salary. It is extremely difficult to make a living as a pilot in this day and age. Times have changed. If you are looking to make a living, it honestly pays more to drive a bus.