Originally Posted by
Xulu
Why do US pilots always, always, neglect to mention the taxes due on their earnings? Income tax, state tax, housing tax etc.
Similary they ignore EK housing, education, medical etc.
You sell your soul for a tax free salary.
To each their own. I also make investments and offset my taxable income. I didn’t ignore the cost of housing and health ins when I factored my EK pay. If I was a 10yr Delta 777 captain, I’d still come home with more after taxes, especially if I was flying 90-105hrs a month