Calculator · Employer cost
Vietnam employer cost calculator.
Enter a gross salary to see what the employer pays each month, what it costs through an EOR, and what the employee takes home after insurance and income tax.
Updated 22 October 2026 · General information, not legal or tax advice
Short answer
How much does it cost to employ someone in Vietnam?
Employing a Vietnamese employee costs the gross salary plus about 23.5% in employer contributions: 17.5% social insurance, 3% health insurance, 1% unemployment insurance and a 2% trade-union fee, with social and health insurance charged on salary up to ₫50,600,000 a month. On ₫30,000,000 gross, the employer pays ₫7,050,000 in contributions, for ₫37,050,000 a month. Through an EOR you add the service fee: Nhân Kiệt charges US$99–199 per employee a month plus VAT, against US$599 or more at several international platforms. The employee’s own 10.5% insurance and income tax come out of their salary.
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Vietnam employer cost calculator, 2026.
Estimates for 2026 in Region I, for a tax resident. EOR fees before VAT, converted at ₫26,300 = US$1. Social and health insurance are charged on salary up to ₫50,600,000; figures above that salary are estimates. Your quote confirms every amount.
How it is calculated
The rules behind the numbers.
| Item | Vietnamese employee | Foreign employee |
|---|---|---|
| Employer social insurance | 17.5% | 17.5% |
| Employer health insurance | 3% | 3% |
| Employer unemployment insurance | 1% | — |
| Trade-union fee | 2% | — |
| Employee insurance | 10.5% | 9.5% |
| Personal deduction | ₫15,500,000 a month, plus ₫6,200,000 per registered dependant | |
| Income tax | Five resident rates: 5%, 10%, 20%, 30%, 35% | |
See personal income tax in Vietnam, 2026 and EOR cost in Vietnam for the full rules and the published fees of each provider.
Questions
Employer cost in Vietnam: FAQ
What percentage does an employer pay on top of salary in Vietnam?
About 23.5% for a Vietnamese employee: 17.5% social insurance, 3% health insurance, 1% unemployment insurance and a 2% trade-union fee. For a foreign employee with a work permit, about 20.5%.
How much does a ₫30,000,000 employee cost the employer?
₫37,050,000 a month before any EOR fee: the salary plus ₫7,050,000 in employer contributions.
How much does it cost to hire through an EOR in Vietnam?
The salary and contributions above, plus the EOR fee. Nhân Kiệt charges US$99–199 per employee a month plus VAT; several international platforms publish fees of US$599 or more.
Is there a cap on social insurance in Vietnam?
Yes. Social and health insurance are charged on salary up to ₫50,600,000 a month from 1 July 2026, so contributions stop rising above that salary.
Does the employee pay insurance too?
Yes. A Vietnamese employee pays 10.5% (8% social, 1.5% health, 1% unemployment insurance), deducted from their salary, plus personal income tax.
Hiring in Vietnam? We handle all of this as your employer.
Nhân Kiệt employs your team, runs payroll, insurance, tax and work permits. Fee: US$99–199 per employee a month, plus VAT.
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