For a contract in India the amount quoted to you by the contract organization should be NET pay. The amount is usually for 80 hrs of flying. Anything flown extra will be at the applicable hourly rate and paid in the following month (arrears). Housing is either an allowance or a hotel stay. Your leave is either paid or you get a travel allowance. Your taxes are supposed to be paid in India by the company. You are responsible for your home country tax.Pay scales vary based on type of A/C and seat--i.e Line Capt, TRI, TRE. You Should be able to take home somewhere between $8500-$12,000/month, depending on the flying accomplished.