Pay is actually pretty transparent, that said, their examples may have used a presumed average but we now have a set pay schedule based on years of service and a bonus structure that pays more for hours over 30/month. Extra days pay more as well. If your ambitious and flying a lot it’s totally feasible even on a light/mid jet to make significant money here. A few pilots likely pulling in 200- 300k or better. If you plan to come and work your regular rotation, enjoy time off, you’ll still do pretty well especially after captain upgrade. Paid health/dental/vision helps quite a bit as well. You’re right to not count per diem, but it’s easy to not spend it all in a rotation, unless you’re particularly fond of $50 hotel steak dinners. Sometimes I make enough in tip money to not spend any per diem. Of course the typical benefits of this side of the industry should not be discounted either, airline/hotel/rental car/fuel rewards points are yours to keep.