I was recently involved in a tender evaluation for the provision of air charter services in Afghanistan, probably one of the most dangerous f*&king places in the world to fly at the moment.
The tender invitation stipulated that it must be a 2 pilot operaton for all aircraft incl C208 and BE200.
The guys flying the frames over there are some of the most dedicated and hardworking I've come across in the industry. They do this for between $2500 and $4000 USD p/m with a risk that every flight someone is going to take a shot at them with anything from 7.62, RPG or shoulder launched SAM. THis in an environment where internationals in whatever role outside aviation are earning a minimum of $7000 USD per month.
I cannot see how it is going to change or get any better for pilots in the near future. Pilots fly because they love it, employers know it and companies calling for tenders, whilst considering a broad qualifying criteria, will be driven by the lowest bottom line dollar quote.