I'll show you pathetic. I'll show you Delta f/o pay on the DC-9 vs Republic 190 captain pay (both 100 seat aircraft).

Delta Republic

1. $52 $64
2. $72 $68
3. $84 $73
4. $86 $75
5. $88 $77
6. $90 $80
7. $93 $82

Keep in mind the Delta scale gets a 4 percent raise every January 1 for the next 3 years while the Republic scale will never increase until a new contract is signed. Granted, this is a major vs. a regional (if you call it that these days), but both aircraft are still 100 seaters.