Irrelevant.
I'm based and I get the same money as a QF A330 skipper and without any expat allownances AND I pay full tax.
I have a veery good mate of mine on the 744 with QF as a SO that pulled in 160k easily every year after only 5 or 6 years. A SO in CX would only ever dream of that including any expat allowances and reduced tax.
Anyway don't get me wrong, I wish you guys all the best with your fight against the rot of AJ. I hope you all get a pay rise because CX compare us to you guys......... We need a target too!!