I agree. Both my brothers are pilots, 1 with SIA Cargo and another with SIA passenger.

If you are a senior pilot, then yes $20k/month possible. but to earn that amount you already have 1 foot in the grave.

A mid 30's commercial airline pilot will earn $280k/year including bonuses.

Same commercial pilot in 50's will be getting $420k/year including bonuses.

Nowhere near high 6 figure salary.

Hedge fund managers, private equity financial consultants, oil traders, oil brokers, are all in the high 6 / low 7 club.