The comparison for experienced pilots should be set at 50K, then an experienced FO would compare with a systems integration engineer of 15 years experience designing weapons, aeroplanes, etc.
The FO would earn more than most project managers and IT personnel but less than experienced scientist engineers or high calibre employed consultants. For the latter one would have to be a legacy training captain and examiner, which be a far easier and much less stressful position to attain.
If one starts to pluck square mile salaries, then we need to quote Dubai pilot prices
