Guide · Minimum wage 2027
Vietnam minimum wage 2027.
From 1 January 2027 Vietnam’s regional minimum wage rises to ₫4,040,000–₫5,700,000 a month under Decree 399/2026/ND-CP, issued on 2 November 2026 — the four rates, the regions in all 34 provinces, what employers must change, and the decree to download.
Updated 3 November 2026 · By Nguyễn Quốc Trung, Deputy General Director of Nhân Kiệt · Checked by Nhân Kiệt's payroll and employment-law team (labour leasing licence 029/LĐTBXH-GP, employing people in Vietnam since 2009) · About 6 min read · General information, not legal or tax advice
Short answer
What is Vietnam’s minimum wage in 2027?
From 1 January 2027, Vietnam’s monthly minimum wage is ₫5,700,000 in Region I, ₫5,080,000 in Region II, ₫4,450,000 in Region III and ₫4,040,000 in Region IV, under Decree 399/2026/ND-CP issued by the Government on 2 November 2026. Hourly minimums run from ₫19,400 to ₫27,400. The monthly rates rise by ₫310,000 to ₫390,000, about 7.8% on average, over 2026. The decree replaces Decree 293/2025/ND-CP. The region depends on where the employer operates, by commune and ward, as listed in the decree’s appendix.
Key points
- Legal basis: Decree 399/2026/ND-CP of 2 November 2026 on the minimum wage for employees under labour contracts.
- In force from 1 January 2027; Decree 293/2025/ND-CP ends on the same day.
- Monthly: Region I ₫5,700,000, Region II ₫5,080,000, Region III ₫4,450,000, Region IV ₫4,040,000.
- Hourly: Region I ₫27,400, Region II ₫24,400, Region III ₫21,400, Region IV ₫19,400.
- Employers must review labour contracts, collective agreements and pay rules before 1 January 2027.
Rates
Vietnam minimum wage 2027 compared with 2026.
| Region | Monthly 2027 | Hourly 2027 | Monthly 2026 | Rise | ≈ US$ a month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Region I | ₫5,700,000 | ₫27,400 | ₫5,310,000 | +₫390,000 (7.3%) | US$217 |
| Region II | ₫5,080,000 | ₫24,400 | ₫4,730,000 | +₫350,000 (7.4%) | US$193 |
| Region III | ₫4,450,000 | ₫21,400 | ₫4,140,000 | +₫310,000 (7.5%) | US$169 |
| Region IV | ₫4,040,000 | ₫19,400 | ₫3,700,000 | +₫340,000 (9.2%) | US$154 |
Source: Article 3 of Decree 399/2026/ND-CP. US$ at ₫26,300 = US$1, for reference only. 2026 hourly rates were ₫25,500, ₫22,700, ₫20,000 and ₫17,800 (Decree 293/2025/ND-CP).
Regions
Which areas are Region I in 2027?
The decree’s appendix assigns every commune, ward and special zone of Vietnam’s 34 provinces and cities to Region I, II, III or IV. Six have Region I areas: Hanoi, Quang Ninh, Hai Phong, Ho Chi Minh City, Dong Nai and Tay Ninh. Da Nang, Can Tho, Hue and the other provinces go no higher than Region II or III.
| Province or city | Regions | Highest monthly rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hanoi | I, II | ₫5,700,000 |
| Cao Bang | III, IV | ₫4,450,000 |
| Tuyen Quang | III, IV | ₫4,450,000 |
| Dien Bien | III, IV | ₫4,450,000 |
| Lai Chau | III, IV | ₫4,450,000 |
| Son La | III, IV | ₫4,450,000 |
| Lao Cai | II, III, IV | ₫5,080,000 |
| Thai Nguyen | II, III, IV | ₫5,080,000 |
| Lang Son | III, IV | ₫4,450,000 |
| Quang Ninh | I, II, III | ₫5,700,000 |
| Bac Ninh | II, III, IV | ₫5,080,000 |
| Phu Tho | II, III, IV | ₫5,080,000 |
| Hai Phong | I, II | ₫5,700,000 |
| Hung Yen | II, III | ₫5,080,000 |
| Ninh Binh | II, III, IV | ₫5,080,000 |
| Thanh Hoa | II, III, IV | ₫5,080,000 |
| Nghe An | II, III, IV | ₫5,080,000 |
| Ha Tinh | III, IV | ₫4,450,000 |
| Quang Tri | II, III, IV | ₫5,080,000 |
| Hue | II, III, IV | ₫5,080,000 |
| Da Nang | II, III, IV | ₫5,080,000 |
| Quang Ngai | III, IV | ₫4,450,000 |
| Gia Lai | II, III, IV | ₫5,080,000 |
| Khanh Hoa | II, III, IV | ₫5,080,000 |
| Dak Lak | III, IV | ₫4,450,000 |
| Lam Dong | II, III, IV | ₫5,080,000 |
| Dong Nai | I, II, III, IV | ₫5,700,000 |
| Ho Chi Minh City | I, II | ₫5,700,000 |
| Tay Ninh | I, II, III, IV | ₫5,700,000 |
| Dong Thap | II, III, IV | ₫5,080,000 |
| Vinh Long | II, III, IV | ₫5,080,000 |
| An Giang | II, III, IV | ₫5,080,000 |
| Can Tho | II, III, IV | ₫5,080,000 |
| Ca Mau | II, III, IV | ₫5,080,000 |
- Ho Chi Minh City: Region I covers the central wards (Sai Gon, Ben Thanh, Tan Dinh, Thu Duc, Binh Thanh, Go Vap, Tan Binh, Phu Nhuan and more), many wards of former Binh Duong (Thu Dau Mot, Di An, Thuan An, Ben Cat, Tan Uyen) and former Ba Ria – Vung Tau (Vung Tau, Ba Ria, Phu My), plus communes such as Cu Chi, Hoc Mon, Binh Chanh, Nha Be and Can Gio. All other areas are Region II.
- Hanoi: Region I covers the urban wards (Hoan Kiem, Ba Dinh, Dong Da, Hai Ba Trung, Cau Giay, Tay Ho, Thanh Xuan, Long Bien, Ha Dong and more) and communes such as Dong Anh, Gia Lam, Soc Son, Me Linh, Thach That and Hoa Lac. All other areas are Region II.
- Da Nang: no Region I. Central wards such as Hai Chau, Thanh Khe, Son Tra and Hoi An are Region II at ₫5,080,000.
The full commune and ward lists are on the 10 appendix pages of the Decree 399/2026/ND-CP PDF.
How it applies
How does the 2027 minimum wage apply?
Articles 3 and 4 of Decree 399/2026/ND-CP set how the region is chosen and how pay is compared with the minimum:
- Region by place of operation: an employer applies the rate of the area where it operates; a branch in another area applies that area’s rate.
- Zones across regions: an industrial park, export processing zone, high-tech park or free trade zone spanning areas with different rates applies the highest rate.
- Renamed or merged areas: a renamed or split area keeps its previous rate; an area formed from areas with different rates applies the highest, until the Government decides otherwise.
- Monthly pay: the job’s salary for full normal hours must not be below the monthly minimum.
- Hourly pay: must not be below the hourly minimum.
- Weekly, daily, piece-rate or lump-sum pay: convert to a monthly figure (weekly pay × 52 ÷ 12, or daily pay × normal working days) or an hourly figure, then compare.
Employer checklist
What should employers do before 1 January 2027?
Article 5(3) of Decree 399/2026/ND-CP requires employers to review labour contracts, collective agreements and internal pay rules. In practice:
- Raise pay below the new floor from the January 2027 payroll.
- Keep agreed premiums: terms more favourable to employees, such as at least 7% above the minimum for jobs needing training and at least 5% for heavy or hazardous work, continue unless the parties agree otherwise.
- Do not cut other entitlements such as overtime, night-work pay and in-kind allowances.
- Update the insurance salary: social insurance salary cannot be below the new regional minimum. In Region I, the employer’s share of about 23.5% on the floor is ₫1,339,500 a month, ₫91,650 more than in 2026.
- Check probation and part-time pay: probation pay is at least 85% of the job’s salary; hourly pay in Region I is at least ₫27,400.
With an employer of record such as Nhân Kiệt, these adjustments are made in payroll for you. See the full monthly cost of an employee in the Vietnam employer cost calculator, and the 2026 rates in Vietnam minimum wage 2026.
Download
Download Decree 399/2026/ND-CP as a PDF.
The 14-page PDF is in Vietnamese, in the order of the original: 4 pages of the decree (Articles 1 to 5, signed by Deputy Prime Minister Phạm Thị Thanh Trà) and the 10-page appendix listing the areas of each region from 1 January 2027.
Download the Decree 399/2026/ND-CP PDF
A copy of the decree issued by the Government on 2 November 2026. Check it against the version in the Official Gazette before relying on it.
Questions
Vietnam minimum wage 2027: frequently asked questions
What is the official minimum wage in Vietnam for 2027?
₫5,700,000 a month in Region I, ₫5,080,000 in Region II, ₫4,450,000 in Region III and ₫4,040,000 in Region IV, under Decree 399/2026/ND-CP of 2 November 2026.
When does the 2027 minimum wage take effect?
On 1 January 2027. Decree 293/2025/ND-CP ends on the same day.
How much does the minimum wage rise in 2027?
By ₫390,000 in Region I, ₫350,000 in Region II, ₫310,000 in Region III and ₫340,000 in Region IV a month, about 7.8% on average over 2026.
What is the hourly minimum wage in Vietnam in 2027?
₫27,400 in Region I, ₫24,400 in Region II, ₫21,400 in Region III and ₫19,400 in Region IV.
What is the minimum wage in Ho Chi Minh City in 2027?
₫5,700,000 a month in Region I areas, which include the central wards and many wards of former Binh Duong and Ba Ria – Vung Tau; ₫5,080,000 in the remaining Region II areas.
What is the minimum wage in Hanoi in 2027?
₫5,700,000 a month in Region I wards and communes; ₫5,080,000 in the remaining Region II areas.
What is the minimum wage in Da Nang in 2027?
Da Nang has no Region I. Central wards are Region II at ₫5,080,000 a month; other communes are Region III or IV.
Which decree sets Vietnam’s 2027 minimum wage?
Decree 399/2026/ND-CP of 2 November 2026 on the minimum wage for employees working under labour contracts.
Does the minimum wage apply to foreign employees?
Yes. It applies to everyone working under a labour contract under the Labour Code, including foreign nationals.
What is the lowest social insurance salary in 2027?
The regional minimum wage where the employer operates: from ₫5,700,000 in Region I to ₫4,040,000 in Region IV.
Where can I download Decree 399/2026/ND-CP?
The 14-page PDF, with the decree and the appendix of regions, can be downloaded from this page.
Sources
Sources and review.
This guide is based on these primary sources:
- Decree 399/2026/ND-CP on the minimum wage from 1 January 2027
- Decree 293/2025/ND-CP on the regional minimum wage
- Labour Code 2019 (Law 45/2019/QH14)
Written by Nguyễn Quốc Trung, Deputy General Director of Nhân Kiệt, and checked by Nhân Kiệt’s payroll and employment-law team against the legal texts and the payroll Nhân Kiệt runs for its employees every month. Nhân Kiệt holds labour-leasing licence 029/LĐTBXH-GP and has employed people in Vietnam since 2009. To report an error, email info@eorvietnam.vn; see how these guides are written and checked.
Hiring in Vietnam? We handle all of this as your employer.
Nhân Kiệt employs your team, runs payroll, insurance, tax and work permits. EOR fee: US$99–199 per employee a month, plus VAT.
Request a quote