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            "question": "What is the average salary of a Software Engineer in Mozambique?",
            "answer": "SpotSalary models a median annual salary of $140.5K for a Software Engineer in Mozambique, or about $11,705 per month before tax. The middle 50% of the estimate ranges from $112.6K to $173.1K, with a full P10–P90 range of $82.1K to $208.3K. This is a modelled estimate, not a job offer."
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            "answer": "The entry-level band for a Software Engineer in Mozambique centres on $91.3K per year (P25–P75: $77.6K–$105K). 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 Mozambique?",
            "answer": "The executive band for a Software Engineer in Mozambique has a median of $393.3K per year and a P75 of $452.3K. 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 Mozambique?",
            "answer": "The outlook is growing. In the base scenario, median pay reaches $166.8K by 2031, about 18.8% 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 58% confidence and draws on 10 salary observations."
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