I know that in the USA, they do not pay very well.
1500$/month for a regional copilot(1500-2000h before to start to aplly), based in LA or New York.
how can you make a living with that?
you can still work in a blockbuster shop or in a shoping mall for a minimum wage...(5,25$/hour??), or flip burgers in a mac do! so you wil get a taste of the american dream!