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            "answer": "SpotSalary models a median annual salary of $83.2K for a Software Engineer in Moldova, or about $6,937 per month before tax. The middle 50% of the estimate ranges from $60.7K to $126.5K, with a full P10–P90 range of $36.1K to $216.6K. This is a modelled estimate, not a job offer."
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        {
            "question": "How much does an entry-level Software Engineer earn in Moldova?",
            "answer": "The entry-level band for a Software Engineer in Moldova centres on $54.1K per year (P25–P75: $46K–$62.2K). 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 Moldova?",
            "answer": "The executive band for a Software Engineer in Moldova has a median of $233.1K per year and a P75 of $268K. 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 Moldova?",
            "answer": "The outlook is growing. In the base scenario, median pay reaches $101.3K by 2031, about 21.7% above today before inflation and 5.0% 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 80% confidence and draws on 5 salary observations."
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