Vietnam Salary Guide 2025: What Employers and Jobseekers Need to Know

This article is written in English for readers in Vietnam. Vietnamese and Japanese translations are available on our website. 

As Vietnam’s labour market enters 2025, both employers and professionals are navigating a rapidly evolving economy. Manufacturing, trading, and technology remain the country’s strongest job engines, while bilingual and specialised talent continue to command sharper premiums than ever.

The Reeracoen Vietnam Salary Guide 2025 provides an up-to-date overview of salaries across nine industries and six job categories, based on verified data from 1 September 2024 to 31 August 2025. Using percentile benchmarks (P25–P75), it reflects real-world hiring and salary activity — offering valuable guidance for both employers and jobseekers.

1. What the 2025 Salary Guide Reveals

Resilient Hiring Across Key Sectors

Vietnam’s economy remains anchored by manufacturing and trading, contributing around 25 percent of GDP. Growth also continues in semiconductors, logistics, and digital services, where high-value roles in automation, data analytics, and IT infrastructure are driving strong salary competition.

Rising Demand for Bilingual Talent

Professionals fluent in Japanese or English continue to earn a 10–20 percent premium, particularly in client-facing and project coordination roles. Employers value bilingual skills not only for communication but for bridging cultural expectations across APAC supply chains.

The Mid-Level Leadership Gap

Vietnam faces a shortage of experienced managers capable of leading transformation and multi-market projects. Mid-tier bilingual leaders, especially in manufacturing, finance, and IT, are expected to be among the most sought-after profiles in 2026.

2. How the Data Was Collected

All figures represent basic monthly salary in millions of VND, excluding bonuses and allowances. Data is drawn from Reeracoen Vietnam’s live placement and interview records, covering roles in the following industries:

Manufacturing | Trading | IT / Telecom | Construction / Real Estate | Consulting / Professional Services | Banking & Finance | F&B / Retail | Energy | Other

Each role — Sales, Administration, HR, Accounting, Engineering, and Marketing — is benchmarked using three percentiles:

• P25: Entry / early career level

• Median (P50): Mid-level / fully competent professionals

• P75: Senior / leadership level

This framework helps companies set competitive pay scales and allows jobseekers to evaluate fair offers relative to market conditions.

3. Key Insights for Employers

• Benchmark with precision. Use the median (P50) range to anchor pay decisions and maintain fairness across departments.

• Budget for bilingual premiums. Japanese-speaking roles, in particular, attract +10–20% higher base salaries.

• Plan ahead for 2026. Industry reports from AON and Reeracoen project average salary increases of 5–7%, led by IT and manufacturing.

• Invest in upskilling and leadership pipelines. 78% of Vietnamese professionals intend to pursue further training in 2026, according to Reeracoen × Rakuten Insight data — a key retention opportunity for employers.

4. What This Means for Jobseekers

• Know your worth. Compare your current salary with the guide’s percentile range for your role and experience.

• Emphasise language and leadership skills. Bilingual candidates can command significant salary advantages and faster promotion paths.

• Think beyond pay. The Reeracoen × Rakuten Insight Whitepaper 2025 found that 70% of Vietnamese professionals value career development, well-being, and purpose as much as compensation when choosing employers.

5. Outlook for 2026

Vietnam’s labour market remains one of APAC’s most resilient, with robust FDI inflows, rising digitalisation, and a growing bilingual workforce.

• For employers, transparent pay benchmarking and leadership development will become decisive in attracting talent.

• For professionals, upskilling and certification (e.g., JLPT, digital tools, or ESG knowledge) will continue to enhance career mobility and earning potential.

🔍 FAQ

Q1. Which industries are paying the highest in 2025?

Manufacturing, Construction, IT / Telecom, and Banking & Finance show the strongest salary growth.

Q2. What skills are most valuable now?

Bilingual communication, leadership, and digital transformation skills top the list.

Q3. How is the salary data structured?

Each industry includes percentile ranges (P25–P75) to reflect entry, mid, and senior experience levels.

Q4. Is this guide relevant for foreign companies in Vietnam?

Yes. The salary data includes placements for both local and foreign-invested enterprises.

✅ Final Author Credit

• By Valerie Ong (Regional Marketing Manager, Reeracoen) 

• Published by Reeracoen Vietnam — a leading recruitment agency in APAC.

📚 References

• Reeracoen Vietnam Salary Guide 2025

• Reeracoen × Rakuten Insight APAC Workforce Whitepaper 2025

• AON Southeast Asia Salary Report 2025

• Vietnam Ministry of Labour (MoLISA) Employment Outlook 2025

• JETRO Vietnam Business Conditions Survey 2025

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