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            "question": "What is the average salary of a Civil Engineer in Colombo, Sri Lanka?",
            "answer": "SpotSalary models a median annual salary of Rs 11.8K for a Civil Engineer in Colombo, Sri Lanka, or about Rs 981 per month before tax. The middle 50% of the estimate ranges from Rs 9.4K to Rs 13.7K, with a full P10–P90 range of Rs 7.6K to Rs 16.3K. This is a modelled estimate, not a job offer."
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            "question": "How much does an entry-level Civil Engineer earn in Colombo, Sri Lanka?",
            "answer": "The entry-level band for a Civil Engineer in Colombo, Sri Lanka centres on Rs 7.7K per year (P25–P75: Rs 6.1K–Rs 8.9K). Entry-level pay typically covers the first 2 years of experience and depends on company size, skills and responsibilities."
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            "question": "How much does a senior or executive Civil Engineer earn in Colombo, Sri Lanka?",
            "answer": "The executive band for a Civil Engineer in Colombo, Sri Lanka has a median of Rs 33K per year and a P75 of Rs 38.2K. Senior and executive packages often include a larger bonus and equity component; this benchmark shows the total-compensation split for each level."
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            "question": "What is the salary outlook for a Civil Engineer in Colombo, Sri Lanka?",
            "answer": "The outlook is growing. In the base scenario, median pay reaches Rs 15.4K by 2031, about 30.7% above today before inflation and 2.5% per year in real terms after 3.0% inflation. Scenario bands widen over time and are not guarantees."
        },
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            "question": "How does SpotSalary calculate these salary estimates?",
            "answer": "Estimates are anchored to external market signals — GDP per capita PPP, inflation, wage growth, cost of living, demand and automation exposure — and synthesised with AI. Deterministic validation rejects implausible outputs. This report carries 50% confidence."
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