John,
I actually think it’s possible to reach 1500 in 18 months total. That’s assuming you average ~80 hours of flight time per month. I know it was possible pre-pandemic.
As for pay, once you reach the regional level your pay will range between $50k-$80k depending on how much you are willing to fly. That’s without factoring in Tuition Reimbursement or a sign on bonus.
Tory