Originally Posted by DTW Freep Art. linked above

Compass pilots starting out as first officers would earn $23.18 for each hour in-flight, averaging about $20,000 to $25,000 a year, Barnett said.

Both union and company leaders expect first officers to be promoted quickly to the captain rank, which offers $60.41 for each hour in-flight, averaging about $60,000 to $70,000 a year.