To become a pilot does not compare to what academics a Doctor must pass through. That being said most airlines require a 4 year degree. After that you have 12-24 months training. In the US, you need approximately 5000 hours to be competitive and get hired by a major airline. So that is often similar to being an intern, working as an instructor/ regional pilot for 5-8 years. Then First year pay at most US airlines is poor at best and right now you may be 10-15 more years before you see any command time.
That being said, an airline pilot can probably shatter more lives in one day than a surgeon could in a lifetime...so what price do you put on that?
Lately not enough in my opinion!

As to the original question...how much pay/month?
Answer, $18K/month.
Experience is payed for, make no mistake.
PS: next most senior Captain in the company?
$17K/month/with overtime..

We pay based upon prior experience...always.
Type aircraft, L1011.
Them's the facts.

over all after all the terms and condititons, I , a british airways pilot take home 68 grand for flying regular A321 medium haul flights :ok:
its fine with me:D

B744 Captain. Closing in on 20,000 hours. Roughly $18,000 per month before tax.

l337 - which airline?

Middle east carrier, TRI B737, approx 12000 USD , plus house.

And then one more thing, about this comparison of a pilot and a GP.
One should not compare this. Even if I have studied a lot, probably much more than what the modern pilots have as a background, my education is just technical, not academical.

Who cares????:ugh:

West Africa 737NG
 

Captain 737NG West Africa( Lagos) 56 Days ON 28 Days Off, Transport to from work provided. Accommodation and food provided also return tickets to home base provided. Take home pay $8000 USD:eek:

Emirates A330-340 TRI/TRE (7 to 9y)

+US$14000 (now 11500 EUR) /month TAX FREE
+12% company contribution into provident fund
Free accommodation
Free transport to/from work
Limited loss of license
Profit share (bonus) varies between 2 and 14 weeks:ok: (this year 3 weeks)

Yet another Yank that thinks that the US is the only country in the world:hmm::rolleyes::ugh: