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            "answer": "SpotSalary models a median annual salary of $79.9K for a Software Tester in Latvia, or about $6,661 per month before tax. The middle 50% of the estimate ranges from $54.6K to $99.2K, with a full P10–P90 range of $38.7K to $108.4K. This is a modelled estimate, not a job offer."
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            "answer": "The entry-level band for a Software Tester in Latvia centres on $55.2K per year (P25–P75: $46.9K–$63.5K). Entry-level pay typically covers the first 2 years of experience and depends on company size, skills and responsibilities."
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            "answer": "The executive band for a Software Tester in Latvia has a median of $213.4K per year and a P75 of $245.4K. 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 Software Tester in Latvia?",
            "answer": "The outlook is stable. In the base scenario, median pay reaches $92.7K by 2031, about 15.9% above today before inflation and 0.0% 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 68% confidence and draws on 20 salary observations."
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