Industry Salary Comparison in Vietnam 2026

Knowing the industry salary levels for 2026 is the first step to negotiating a deserving salary. This article compiles reference salaries for popular professions in Vietnam, based on market data and real-world surveys.

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How to read the salary table

• **P25:** 25% of people in similar positions earn this amount or less (lower end)

• **P50:** Median salary - 50% above, 50% below (common level)

• **P75:** Only 25% of people earn this amount or more (higher end)

• Unit: million VND/month, GROSS salary

• Region: Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi (other provinces are usually 10-20% lower)

IT - Information Technology Industry

Frontend Developer

• Junior (0-2 years): 10 - 15 - 20 million

• Mid (2-4 years): 18 - 25 - 35 million

• Senior (4-7 years): 30 - 42 - 55 million

• Lead (7+ years): 45 - 60 - 80 million

Backend Developer

• Junior: 12 - 17 - 22 million

• Mid: 20 - 28 - 38 million

• Senior: 35 - 48 - 65 million

• Lead: 50 - 65 - 90 million

DevOps / Cloud Engineer

• Junior: 15 - 20 - 25 million

• Mid: 25 - 35 - 45 million

• Senior: 40 - 55 - 75 million

Product Manager

• Junior PM: 15 - 22 - 30 million

• PM: 25 - 38 - 50 million

• Senior PM: 40 - 55 - 75 million

Design Industry

UI/UX Designer

• Junior: 8 - 12 - 16 million

• Mid: 15 - 22 - 30 million

• Senior: 25 - 35 - 48 million

• Lead: 35 - 48 - 65 million

Graphic Designer

• Junior: 7 - 10 - 14 million

• Mid: 12 - 18 - 24 million

• Senior: 20 - 28 - 38 million

Product Designer

• Mid: 18 - 25 - 35 million

• Senior: 30 - 42 - 55 million

Marketing Industry

Digital Marketing

• Junior: 8 - 12 - 16 million

• Mid: 14 - 20 - 28 million

• Senior: 22 - 32 - 42 million

• Manager: 30 - 42 - 55 million

Content Marketing

• Junior: 7 - 10 - 14 million

• Mid: 12 - 18 - 24 million

• Senior: 18 - 25 - 35 million

SEO Specialist

• Junior: 8 - 12 - 16 million

• Mid: 14 - 20 - 28 million

• Senior: 22 - 30 - 40 million

Sales - Business Industry

Sales Executive (B2B)

• Junior: 8 - 12 - 16 million (+ commission)

• Mid: 15 - 22 - 30 million (+ commission)

• Senior: 25 - 35 - 50 million (+ commission)

Note: Actual Sales income is often 30-100% higher than base salary due to commission.

Business Development

• Junior: 10 - 15 - 20 million

• Mid: 18 - 25 - 35 million

• Senior/Manager: 30 - 45 - 60 million

Finance - Accounting Industry

Accountant

• Junior: 7 - 10 - 14 million

• Mid: 12 - 18 - 24 million

• Senior/Chief Accountant: 20 - 30 - 40 million

Financial Analyst

• Junior: 10 - 15 - 20 million

• Mid: 18 - 28 - 38 million

• Senior: 30 - 42 - 55 million

HR - Human Resources Industry

HR Generalist

• Junior: 8 - 12 - 16 million

• Mid: 14 - 20 - 28 million

• Senior: 22 - 30 - 40 million

Recruiter (IT Headhunter)

• Junior: 10 - 15 - 20 million (+ commission)

• Senior: 20 - 30 - 45 million (+ commission)

Note the difference between Net and Gross when comparing. See detailed guide at NET vs GROSS Salary: Detailed Calculation Guide 2026.

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Factors affecting salary levels

1. **Region:** HCMC/Hanoi are 10-15% higher than Da Nang, and 20-30% higher than other provinces

2. **Company type:** Tech/startups often pay 15-25% more than traditional companies

3. **Foreign language:** Good English (IELTS 7+) can increase salary by 15-20%

4. **Certifications:** AWS, PMP, CFA can increase salary by 10-15%

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Conclusion

Salary levels are just a reference - actual figures depend on many factors. Use this data as a basis for negotiation, combined with research from multiple sources. Most importantly: know your worth and negotiate confidently.