Police in the SF Bay Area make anywhere from (after probation) $65,000 to $110,000/yr for regular uniformed police.. The same "Regional" Jet pilot living in the bay area makes the same $60-75K/yr working more hours, longer days, and having invested a good bit more into his training. No offense to any Policemen out there, as I know a few.. it's a job that has it's ups and downs, like many dealing with the public, but in the end, you're home most every day, and you're off 2 days a week or more (if you work long shifts).

There are a few ex-pilot cops out there.. I know one well.