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            "answer": "SpotSalary models a median annual salary of $94K for a DevOps Engineer in Afghanistan, or about $7,831 per month before tax. The middle 50% of the estimate ranges from $68K to $169K, with a full P10–P90 range of $49.8K to $214.3K. This is a modelled estimate, not a job offer."
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            "answer": "The entry-level band for a DevOps Engineer in Afghanistan centres on $60.9K per year (P25–P75: $51.8K–$70.1K). 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 DevOps Engineer earn in Afghanistan?",
            "answer": "The executive band for a DevOps Engineer in Afghanistan has a median of $262.5K per year and a P75 of $301.8K. 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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            "answer": "The outlook is growing. In the base scenario, median pay reaches $147.9K by 2031, about 57.4% above today before inflation and 6.5% 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 and draws on 18 salary observations."
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