And no its not the top increment.
Starting pilot Base 85K plus allowances and taxfree salary sacrafice gives a package of just over 100K.
After 4 years line pilot Base of 95K plus allowances and salary sacrafice gives around 114K or there abouts.
There are other oppurtunities like senior base and training pilots etc where you can earn more but they are limited.
We dont get cheap flights with the airlines, or get to fly big shiny jets. (then again most of us are here because that flying is not for us anyway) But we do get to enjoy our jobs and see our families every day. Its not a job for everyone but it is a good one.