"Thanks, although wading all the way through that could take some time" Patient enough?.... Well I don't know, but you wish to be spoon fed.
Sounds like you have about the same experience levels (approx) as myself. Therefore you would know that to get anywhere, you cannot rely on others; but instead do the hard work (research) yourself. Someone gave you the precise answer you asked for. They gave you the whole document, yet you wanted the exec. summary.
Further, your comment "I'm looking at SO direct entry in about eighteen months and I'd like to know what I'd be paid" is what makes you sound like a prat. How can you assume you would get in?
I'm not bitter or twisted, nor is it about a set unpleasant pilgrimage .. I just believe in one thing... you only get something once you have earned it. If you can do it quicker than me, it only means you deserve it more.