Compared to what? Soldiers? Maybe.... although who teaches the officers and pilots of tomorrow? Doctors? Perhaps, but who puts those kids in a position to do the degree they need? Who are they overpaid in comparison too? Name me a profession that gets paid less, that does as important a job! Apart from maybe binmen, soldiers, fishermen, farmers, builders. As Ginge said, not many jobs are you expected to work 60 hours a week for £20k, now I won't complain because its a passion, and a calling, but I think we get paid what we're worth!