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            "answer": "SpotSalary models a median annual salary of $22.1K for a Data scientists in Malawi, or about $1,844 per month before tax. The middle 50% of the estimate ranges from $17.7K to $25.7K, with a full P10–P90 range of $14.2K to $30.7K. This is a modelled estimate, not a job offer."
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            "question": "How much does a senior or executive Data scientists earn in Malawi?",
            "answer": "The executive band for a Data scientists in Malawi has a median of $62K per year and a P75 of $71.9K. 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 Malawi?",
            "answer": "The outlook is stable. In the base scenario, median pay reaches $25.7K by 2031, about 15.9% above today before inflation and 0.0% per year in real terms after 3.0% inflation. Scenario bands widen over time and are not guarantees."
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            "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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