Cheers Framer and Elzilcho, puts a bit of perspective into the mix for a change (must admit the Air NZ thread also has good breakdowns) rather that the usual throwing around of abitary numbers.
Probably more more significant than expected overtime an allowances is the expected progression to command.
Thats a topic for another day but I believe it is/was pretty quick at Air NZ for the bus, and wouldn't be surprised if it was at JC too. That could shift the big picture pay analysis significantly.