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            "answer": "SpotSalary models a median annual salary of £75.5K for a Software Tester in United Kingdom, or about £6,295 per month before tax. The middle 50% of the estimate ranges from £52.6K to £92.3K, with a full P10–P90 range of £40.9K to £102.6K. This is a modelled estimate, not a job offer."
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            "answer": "The entry-level band for a Software Tester in United Kingdom centres on £49.1K per year (P25–P75: £41.7K–£56.5K). 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 United Kingdom has a median of £201.6K per year and a P75 of £231.8K. 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 United Kingdom?",
            "answer": "The outlook is growing. In the base scenario, median pay reaches £97.6K by 2031, about 29.2% above today before inflation and 2.1% per year in real terms after 3.2% inflation. Scenario bands widen over time and are not guarantees."
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            "question": "What is the take-home pay for a Software Tester in United Kingdom?",
            "answer": "After an effective income tax rate of 23.4%, the mid-level Software Tester in United Kingdom takes home about £57,889 per year, or £4,824 per month. The estimate uses imported national tax brackets and does not include social contributions or local levies."
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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 28 salary observations."
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