When I heard this news driving to work this morning, one of my first thoughts was: I hope PPRuNe is sensible about it - and I'm pleased to see that they have been generally.
My thoughts as well, I'm glad to say.
At SO2 level my pay was eclipsed by an SAC who was rebanded a couple of years ago, but I expect we typically earn less than a Cpl.
The bonus scheme was forced upon the workforce for the reasons already stated, is devisive, and in reality brings little benefit. I have yet to see more than a basic bonus, £535 before tax.
Like teeteringhead, I truly wonder at how the E grades afford to live, particularly the ones in London, on the meagre wage that they bring in.