Pilots, just like any other job on this planet are worth what people/passengers are prepared to pay for them.
As we live in an era where people want to be able to fly across the globe for ten pence including taxes then pilots are the expensive part of the 10 pence and, hence, overpaid.
When we see the likes of Capt Sullenberger and the BA038 crews using experience and calm thought to get broken aircraft down without loss of life it gives a window of opportunity for people to realise that pilots are an insurance premium against the unthinkable.
Sadly it often takes a multitude of incidents/accidents to get that across.
Until then pilot terms and condition will continue to be eroded in the name of profit.
So, whatever you earn, enjoy it.