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            "question": "What is the average salary of a General Surgeon in China?",
            "answer": "SpotSalary models a median annual salary of ¥12.8K for a General Surgeon in China, or about ¥1,066 per month before tax. The middle 50% of the estimate ranges from ¥10.2K to ¥14.8K, with a full P10–P90 range of ¥8.2K to ¥17.8K. This is a modelled estimate, not a job offer."
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            "question": "How much does an entry-level General Surgeon earn in China?",
            "answer": "The entry-level band for a General Surgeon in China centres on ¥8.3K per year (P25–P75: ¥6.7K–¥9.6K). 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 General Surgeon earn in China?",
            "answer": "The executive band for a General Surgeon in China has a median of ¥35.8K per year and a P75 of ¥41.6K. 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 General Surgeon in China?",
            "answer": "The outlook is growing. In the base scenario, median pay reaches ¥16.3K by 2031, about 27.6% above today before inflation and 2.0% 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 50% confidence."
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