How much is enough "to live off." Depending on that number, it could be a few years of not making "enough" before being qualified to apply for a job that does.
Just to give you an idea of what to expect, here are the numbers from my first three low timer jobs.

Flight Instructor/Manager: $27-30k ($15k salary + flight pay)
Aerial Photo/Survey Pilot: $31k ($36k after becoming chief pilot, ha!)
Pipeline Patrol/Inspection: $26k (without an hourly raise, would've been impossible to make more)

Only the aerial photo gig gave me benefits after 90 days. Was able to get medical and dental for about $50/mo. and paid vacation.

If you have any management experience, and don't mind the instructing world, try looking at local flight schools. A managing position can usually pay enough, but be sure you can still do some flying. Might take longer to build up the hours, but at least it can be enough to keep from eating Ramen every night.

Good Luck!