theres been some speculation on this topic on these forums so this might present a little more knowledge for the readers
On top of his $2 million of fixed annual remuneration, Joyce has the potential to earn a short-term cash bonus of $2.4 million. Hardly a lot when compared with a banker, but a good deal better than a pilot.
The short-term bonus is based 65 per cent on underlying profit before tax performance and the rest on a series of measures ranging from safety, punctuality, customer services and unit cost reduction.