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            "answer": "SpotSalary models a median annual salary of $94.6K for a Software Engineer in Kathmandu, Nepal, or about $7,880 per month before tax. The middle 50% of the estimate ranges from $80.4K to $108.7K, with a full P10–P90 range of $66.2K to $127.7K. This is a modelled estimate, not a job offer."
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            "answer": "The entry-level band for a Software Engineer in Kathmandu, Nepal centres on $61.5K per year (P25–P75: $52.2K–$70.7K). 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 Software Engineer earn in Kathmandu, Nepal?",
            "answer": "The executive band for a Software Engineer in Kathmandu, Nepal has a median of $264.8K per year and a P75 of $304.5K. Senior and executive packages often include a larger bonus and equity component; this benchmark shows the total-compensation split for each level."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the salary outlook for a Software Engineer in Kathmandu, Nepal?",
            "answer": "The outlook is growing. In the base scenario, median pay reaches $120.7K by 2031, about 27.6% above today before inflation and 3.7% per year in real terms after 3.0% inflation. Scenario bands widen over time and are not guarantees."
        },
        {
            "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 66% confidence and draws on 3 salary observations."
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