kesskidi,
If you look at the industry, big Airline or Aircraft doesn't neccessarily mean highly paid pilots.
But there is another factor that ought to favor higher paid pilots in CX versus other airlines.
There are many speculations as to why pilot pay is going downhill and why it is generally accepted that it does. One of the main reasons is that airline travel has become mainstream and it is no longer just the rich and famous that can afford it.
But CX's claim to fame has always been their Premium products and they have always sought to be the world leader in this area. If they want to keep that status long term, they will need to maintain the most qualified crew and not just the lowest bidder.
Unless of course CX is wanting to become a just another LCC