Even worse 10 years ago when I joined it was €55 an hour to 500 including line training! €75 until 1500 hours then €85 an hour until command. Less the €4.50 sim deduction. As a floating F/O I got €100.50 an hour in my bank for 90 hours every month and I toddled off to MY accountant and added up all my deductions and gave it to HMRC to bill me. Simples.
Then came the LTD companies and I left.