The vietnam minimum wage 2026 applies from 1 January 2026 under Decree 293/2025/ND-CP. Monthly and hourly rates are set for four regions, and factory labor cost vietnam is calculated from this floor. This standard is set out in Article 3 and the Appendix of Decree 293.
Key takeaways
- The vietnam minimum wage applies as monthly and hourly rates across four regions from 1 January 2026, and payment below the floor is not permitted
- Decree 293/2025/ND-CP (enacted 2025-11-10, effective 2026-01-01) replaces Decree 74/2024/ND-CP
- The average increase is 7.2%, with regional increases of 250,000-350,000 VND (Vietnam Briefing, as of 2026-01-01)
- Roles involving hazardous or dangerous work and roles requiring vocational training carry a minimum 7% premium over the vietnam minimum wage
- Regional classification is determined at commune level under the Appendix, not by province or city name
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Assume a client reviewing a factory lease is comparing the area around Ho Chi Minh with the northern region. Setting the monthly lower limit for labor cost vietnam per worker first, then adding actual hiring rates and ancillary costs, reduces budget variance.
What is the vietnam minimum wage 2026?
The vietnam minimum wage sets monthly and hourly rates across four national regions. The 2026 standard is set by Article 3 of Decree 293/2025/ND-CP and takes effect from 1 January 2026.
Vietnam Briefing reports an average increase of 7.2%, or 250,000-350,000 VND, as of 1 January 2026. xaydungchinhsach.chinhphu.vn also states a 7.2% average increase for the same period. The previous standard, Decree 74/2024/ND-CP, is replaced when the 2026 standard takes effect.
| Region | Monthly vietnam minimum wage (VND) | Hourly vietnam minimum wage (VND) | 2026 increase rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Region I | 5,310,000 | 25,500 | 7.1% (vinahanin.tistory.com, as of 2026-01-01) |
| Region II | 4,730,000 | 22,700 | 7.3% (vinahanin.tistory.com, as of 2026-01-01) |
| Region III | 4,140,000 | 20,000 | 7.3% (vinahanin.tistory.com, as of 2026-01-01) |
| Region IV | 3,700,000 | 17,800 | 7.2% (vinahanin.tistory.com, as of 2026-01-01) |
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How does labor cost vietnam differ from the vietnam minimum wage?
Converting labor cost vietnam directly from the vietnam minimum wage understates the budget. The vietnam minimum wage is the statutory floor, while actual hiring rates run higher depending on role, skill level, and local supply.
For reference, the vietnam average salary exceeds the minimum wage floor. ko.tradingeconomics.com reports the vietnam average salary for Q3 2026 at 9,200 thousand VND. This figure is a different statistical concept from the vietnam minimum wage, so use it to track trends rather than for direct comparison.
| Category | Applicable standard | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Statutory floor | Monthly and hourly vietnam minimum wage for the applicable region | Payment below the floor is not permitted |
| Roles requiring vocational training | Minimum 7% premium over the vietnam minimum wage (kocham.kr, as of 2026-01-01) | Roles with qualification and training requirements |
| Hazardous, dangerous and heavy labor | Minimum 7% premium over the same role under normal conditions (vinahanin.tistory.com, as of 2026-01-01) | Working-environment premium |
Where to confirm the region for the vietnam minimum wage?
Estimating the region from the province or city name for the vietnam minimum wage causes errors. The Appendix of Decree 293 designates regions at commune level.
After the 2025 administrative reorganization, former place names are used only as supplementary references. For example, industrial zones in Binh Duong (now part of Ho Chi Minh City) or Long An (now part of Tay Ninh) must still be checked by commune name in the Appendix. Do not assign Region I or other regions based on province-level generalization not found in the Appendix.
- Reference document: list of communes in the Appendix of Decree 293
- Checkpoints: Region number for the commune where the factory is located, and whether the monthly or hourly rate applies
How to calculate factory labor cost vietnam from worker monthly wages?
For labor cost vietnam based on worker monthly wages, start from the floor matching the contract type, monthly or hourly, then add role premiums and statutory employer costs.
Add social insurance and other employer contribution rates only when an official agency or Big4-sourced rate is available. As the figures provided here do not include such rates, only the calculation framework is presented. xaydungchinhsach.chinhphu.vn reports that the adjusted minimum wage stands about 0.6% above minimum living needs through the end of 2026.
| Item | Calculation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly floor | Apply the monthly vietnam minimum wage for the applicable region | Confirm the Region number in the Appendix |
| Hourly floor | Hourly vietnam minimum wage x monthly contractual working hours | Applies to hourly contracts |
| Premium (if applicable) | Floor x 7% or more | Applies to training and hazardous roles |
| Statutory employer costs | Add after confirming the official rate | Defer addition until the rate is confirmed |
Frequently asked questions
What is the monthly vietnam average salary for workers?
Definitions vary by statistic, and hiring budgets should reflect role-specific market rates separately from the vietnam minimum wage floor.
How much will the vietnam minimum wage 2026 increase?
Increase rates and amounts for 2026 vary by region; please refer to the regional rates summarized in the table above.
Is it enough to meet only the vietnam minimum wage?
No. Roles requiring vocational training and hazardous or dangerous roles each carry a minimum 7% premium. For hourly contracts, check the monthly floor by multiplying the hourly vietnam minimum wage by monthly contractual working hours.
Three items should be confirmed in writing: the Region number and applicable floor for the relevant commune, whether a role premium applies, and the official rate and calculation basis for employer costs such as social insurance. If you contact the Korea desk by chat, we will provide the method for confirming the Region under the Appendix of Decree 293, a per-worker monthly cost framework, and examples of floor application by industrial zone.
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