Originally Posted by
aviate1971
I can't seem to nail down the real bottom line pay for the years: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Yes the pay is posted for each schedule, but with all the little caveats and carve outs (overtime, late home, per diem, etc).
Most guys use 10% above base pay to predict their W2 (base vs override). $50k base = $55k W2. $100k base = $110 W2. Per Diem is different for everyone. I spent very little per diem, but I'm a slam clicker.
I'm on the 7 on, 7 off and I work as little as possible (no voluntary extended days). My base pay vs override ranges from 11-14% for the last 4 years.
Hope that helps.