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            "question": "What is the average salary of a Uber Driver in Costa Rica?",
            "answer": "SpotSalary models a median annual salary of $12K for a Uber Driver in Costa Rica, or about $1,000 per month before tax. The middle 50% of the estimate ranges from $10K to $14K, with a full P10–P90 range of $8.5K to $15.5K. This is a modelled estimate, not a job offer."
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        {
            "question": "How much does an entry-level Uber Driver earn in Costa Rica?",
            "answer": "The entry-level band for a Uber Driver in Costa Rica centres on $9K per year (P25–P75: $7.5K–$10.5K). Entry-level pay typically covers the first 2 years of experience and depends on company size, skills and responsibilities."
        },
        {
            "question": "How much does a senior or executive Uber Driver earn in Costa Rica?",
            "answer": "The executive band for a Uber Driver in Costa Rica has a median of $18K per year and a P75 of $21K. 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 Uber Driver in Costa Rica?",
            "answer": "The outlook is stable. In the base scenario, median pay reaches $13.6K by 2031, about 13.1% above today before inflation and 1.5% per year in real terms after 3.0% inflation. Scenario bands widen over time and are not guarantees."
        },
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            "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 60% confidence."
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