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Vietnam

Your quick guide on talent and labor compliance norms in Vietnam

(The data below is for reference only. You may refer to the official government websites or contact us for updates.)

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CapitalHanoi
CurrencyVietnamese Dong (VND)
LanguagesVietnamese (official), Chinese (mainly in North Vietnam)
Payroll FrequencyMonthly. Foreign-currency salaries must be converted to VND for payment and contributions.
GDP per Capitaapprox. $4,900 (2025, IMF estimate)
Employer Tax~20.5–23.5%
CapitalHanoi
CurrencyVietnamese Dong (VND)
LanguagesVietnamese (official), Chinese (mainly in North Vietnam)
Payroll FrequencyMonthly. Foreign-currency salaries must be converted to VND for payment and contributions.
GDP per Capitaapprox. $4,900 (2025, IMF estimate)
Employer Tax~20.5–23.5%

Talent Landscape Analysis

Vietnam is known for scenic beaches, spectacular landscapes, rice terraces, and beguiling cities. The country’s major economic contributor is the services sector, occupying 41.63% of their GDP. Vietnam holds the position of18th among 39 countries in the Asia–Pacific region for its economic development.

Major economic Cities

Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, Ha Long

Skills in demand

Software and IT-outsourcing engineers, electronics/manufacturing engineers, data and AI, and English-speaking shared-services roles are in strong demand.

Vietnam map

Salary Data

The average salary in Vietnam are mentioned below:

Employing in Vietnam

While onboarding an individual from Vietnam, the employer must know about the labor laws, deductions, benefits, and allowances. This section provides all the information to help employers.

Employee Contract
Leave Policy
Payroll
Taxes
Offboarding & Termination
Visa and Immigration
Employee Contract

Basic

 

Employee Contracts in Vietnam must be written in purely Vietnamese or dual language (Vietnamese and preferably English). The contract must contain all the employer’s details along with terms and conditions, benefits, leaves, and allowances.

 

Probation Period

 

The probation periods specified in Article 25 of the Labor Code 2019 in Vietnam are as follows: not exceeding 180 days for managerial positions, not exceeding 60 days for positions requiring a college level or above, and not exceeding 30 days for positions requiring an intermediate level, with a special provision that allows a 6-month probation period exclusively for managerial positions.

 

13th Month Pay

 

A 13th-month pay is not mandatory in Vietnam. But it is customary to pay a TET bonus or Lunar Year bonus given before the New year holiday.

 

Employee Benefits

 

Employers in Vietnam may provide the following benefits to their employees:

  • Retirement benefit.
  • Health Insurance.
  • Maternity benefits.

Employee Contract

Basic

 

Employee Contracts in Vietnam must be written in purely Vietnamese or dual language (Vietnamese and preferably English). The contract must contain all the employer’s details along with terms and conditions, benefits, leaves, and allowances.

 

Probation Period

 

The probation periods specified in Article 25 of the Labor Code 2019 in Vietnam are as follows: not exceeding 180 days for managerial positions, not exceeding 60 days for positions requiring a college level or above, and not exceeding 30 days for positions requiring an intermediate level, with a special provision that allows a 6-month probation period exclusively for managerial positions.

 

13th Month Pay

 

A 13th-month pay is not mandatory in Vietnam. But it is customary to pay a TET bonus or Lunar Year bonus given before the New year holiday.

 

Employee Benefits

 

Employers in Vietnam may provide the following benefits to their employees:

  • Retirement benefit.
  • Health Insurance.
  • Maternity benefits.

Leave Policy

Public and Provincial Holidays

Leave Information

Payroll

Taxes

Offboarding & Termination

Visa and Immigration

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