Average Salary in Vietnam 2026
Currency: VND · Updated for 2026
How much money does a person working in Vietnam make?
Average Monthly Salary
8,001,000 VND
( 96,012,000 VND yearly )
~ 315 USD per month ( 3,780 USD yearly )
LOW
2,413,000 VND
95 USD
AVERAGE
8,001,000 VND
315 USD
HIGH
24,003,000 VND
945 USD
A person working in Vietnam typically earns around 8,001,000 VND per month. Salaries range from 2,413,000 VND (lowest average) to 24,003,000 VND (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).
This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Salaries vary drastically between different careers. If you are interested in the salary of a particular job, see below for salaries for specific job titles.
Distribution of Salaries in Vietnam
Median and salary distribution monthly Vietnam
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What is the difference between the median and the average salary?
Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people are earning more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated.
The median (7,213,600 VND) represents the middle salary value — 50% earn more and 50% earn less. The average (8,001,000 VND) is the sum of all salaries divided by the number of workers, and can be skewed by extremely high or low salaries.
Salary Comparison by Years of Experience
How does a person's salary progress over time?
- 0–2 Years (Entry Level)48,006,000 VND
- 2–5 Years (Junior)62,407,800 VND
- 5–10 Years (Mid-Career)81,610,200 VND
- 10–15 Years (Experienced)96,012,000 VND
- 15+ Years (Senior)115,214,400 VND
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The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally the more years of experience the higher the wage.
Generally speaking, employees having experience from two to five years earn on average +30% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.
Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average +31% more than those with five years or less of work experience.
As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by +18% and an additional +20% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.
“On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years experience mark.”
Salary Comparison By Education
How does the education level affect your salary?
- High School57,607,200 VND
- Certificate67,208,400 VND
- Associate76,809,600 VND
- Bachelor's96,012,000 VND
- Master's115,214,400 VND
- PhD134,416,800 VND
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High School → Certificate
+17%
Certificate → Bachelor's
+43%
Bachelor's → Master's
+20%
Master's → PhD
+17%
It is well known that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income? We compared the salaries of professionals at the same level but with different college degrees levels across many jobs, below are our findings.
Workers with a certificate or diploma earn on average +17% more than their peers who only reached the high school level.
Employees who earned a Bachelor's Degree earn +43% more than those who only managed to attain a certificate or diploma.
Professionals who attained a Master's Degree are awarded salaries that are +20% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.
Finally, PhD holders earn +17% more than Master's Degree holders on average.
Salary Comparison By Gender
Salary comparison by gender monthly Vietnam
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Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? Male employees in Vietnam earn 10% more than their female counterparts on average across all sectors.
Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage in Vietnam
How much are annual salary increments? How often do employees get salary raises?
11%
Average Raise
14 months
Review Frequency
8%
Annualized Increase
Employees in Vietnam are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 11% every 14 months.
The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 ÷ Increase Frequency
The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in Vietnam is 8%.
Bonus and Incentive Rates in Vietnam
How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?
53%
Received Bonus
47%
No Bonus
53% of surveyed staff in Vietnam reported receiving at least one form of monetary bonus.
Average Bonus Rate
5%
of annual salary
Types of Bonuses Considered:
• Individual Performance-Based Bonuses
• Company Performance Bonuses
• Goal-Based Bonuses
• Holiday / End of Year Bonuses
Top 5 Highest Paying Industries
Annual average salaries
- Legal129,616,200 VND
- Aviation124,815,600 VND
- Information Technology124,815,600 VND
- Banking120,015,000 VND
- Pharmaceuticals120,015,000 VND
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Salaries for Popular Jobs
Sample job titles and their average salaries
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Surgeon | 240,030,000 VND | 20,015,200 VND |
| Pilot | 192,024,000 VND | 16,002,000 VND |
| Software Developer | 172,821,600 VND | 14,401,800 VND |
| Data Scientist | 163,220,400 VND | 13,614,400 VND |
| Financial Manager | 153,619,200 VND | 12,801,600 VND |
| Database Administrator | 144,018,000 VND | 12,014,200 VND |
| Engineer | 134,416,800 VND | 11,201,400 VND |
| Marketing Manager | 124,815,600 VND | 10,414,000 VND |
| Project Manager | 120,015,000 VND | 10,007,600 VND |
| Accountant | 105,613,200 VND | 8,813,800 VND |
| Hotel Manager | 96,012,000 VND | 8,001,000 VND |
| Nurse | 86,410,800 VND | 7,213,600 VND |
| Graphic Designer | 81,610,200 VND | 6,807,200 VND |
| Chef | 72,009,000 VND | 5,994,400 VND |
| Teacher | 67,208,400 VND | 5,613,400 VND |
Salary Comparison By City
Average annual salaries by city
| City | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Hanoi | 110,413,800 VND |
| Ho Chi Minh City | 100,812,600 VND |
| Da Nang | 100,812,600 VND |
| Haiphong | 100,812,600 VND |
| Can Tho | 100,812,600 VND |
Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison
Where can you get paid more?
7,594,600 VND
Private Sector
8,407,400 VND
Public Sector
+11%
Public sector employees in Vietnam earn 11% more than their private sector counterparts on average across all sectors.
Average Hourly Wage in Vietnam
50,800 VND
per hour
The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Vietnam is 50,800 VND. This means that the average person in Vietnam earns approximately 50,800 VND for every worked hour. Hourly Wage = Annual Salary ÷ (52 × 5 × 8)
Cost of Living in Vietnam
Estimated monthly expenses
Rent
533,400 VND
/month
Food
177,800 VND
/month
Transport
76,200 VND
/month
Utilities
76,200 VND
/month
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