How long does it take if you stay a GA pilot?
If you have 1200 hours or more with proper ratings and a college degree, you are in demand and can be at six figures within three or four years while making a decent wage in the interim. Times are definitely changing for the better in the aviation industry and that is directly related to the pilot shortage, this is a fact, however the shortage is for qualified pilots, not hobby pilots demanding a big salary while not having the proper ratings, hours or education.