Average salary in Vietnam (2026)
The average gross salary in Vietnam and what it is worth after tax, as monthly net take-home pay.
A typical full-time employee in Vietnam earns about ₫8,684,000 gross per month, which is roughly ₫7,772,180 net after income tax and social contributions.
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How salary is taxed in Vietnam
Income tax in Vietnam is progressive: marginal rates rise from 5% to 35% as income grows. Employees also pay social contributions of around 10.5% of gross salary. A tax-free allowance of about ₫132,000,000 per year is deducted before income tax. The standard VAT rate is 10%. For example, a gross salary of ₫8,684,000 per month leaves about ₫7,772,180 net, after ₫0 income tax and ₫911,820 in social contributions, an effective deduction rate of 10.5%.
| Annual taxable income | Tax rate |
|---|---|
| Up to ₫120,000,000 | 5% |
| Up to ₫360,000,000 | 10% |
| Up to ₫720,000,000 | 20% |
| Up to ₫1,200,000,000 | 30% |
| ₫1,200,000,000 and above | 35% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Vietnam?
The figures above show the average gross monthly salary in Vietnam and the net amount that remains after income tax and social contributions.
Is the average salary before or after tax?
The headline average is a gross figure. We also calculate the net (take-home) amount using the current income-tax and social-contribution rates for Vietnam.
Average-salary figures are approximate, based on the latest available national data.
Approximate 2026 estimate. Simplified model, verify before relying on it. Not tax advice.
Rates updated June 2026