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The salaries for Cathay Pacific pilots, as well as for other pilots, depend on many factors, including training, experience and the types of aircraft the pilot operates. The Airline Pilot Central website reports that U.S.-based Cathay Pacific pilots earn between $6,500 and $18,000 per month, depending on experience.
However, the real reason for the sudden shortage of pilot labor is the low wage scales at regional airlines. The average starting co-pilot salary in the regional industry is $22,400, according to the Air Line Pilots Association union. That's a very meager salary for a skilled profession.