To put an alternative slant on this discussion, here are a few pay scales for other professions with high levels of training and responsibility (NB excludes overtime pay, out of hours pay etc):
Senior House Officer (hospital doctor): £24,587 - £34,477
Fire fighter (5 years experience): £23,175
University lecturer with PhD age 30: £23,643
Police Officer (5 years experience): £24,852
Teacher (5 years experience): £25,137
Pretty undeniable that the CSD is getting a rather generous and unsustainable package, surely?
Dr Dave