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            "answer": "SpotSalary models a median annual salary of €36.2K for a Data scientists in France, or about €3,017 per month before tax. The middle 50% of the estimate ranges from €29K to €42K, with a full P10–P90 range of €23.3K to €50.3K. This is a modelled estimate, not a job offer."
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            "answer": "The entry-level band for a Data scientists in France centres on €23.5K per year (P25–P75: €18.8K–€27.3K). 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 Data scientists earn in France?",
            "answer": "The executive band for a Data scientists in France has a median of €101.4K per year and a P75 of €117.6K. 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 Data scientists in France?",
            "answer": "The outlook is stable. In the base scenario, median pay reaches €42.6K by 2031, about 17.6% above today before inflation and 1.1% per year in real terms after 2.2% 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 68% confidence."
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