Vietnam Salary Calculator

Use this salary calculator to estimate net salary in Vietnam after deductions for personal income tax, social insurance (SI), health insurance (HI), and unemployment insurance (UI). Just enter your gross monthly salary to see how much you’ll actually take home each month.
  • Enter monthly gross salary

    Input your monthly gross income before any deductions.

  • Click calculate salary

    Click the Calculate salary button to proceed. Your calculation result will appear below.

Why Hire in Vietnam?

Vietnam’s 50‑million‑strong workforce is young, digitally skilled, and highly cost‑efficient. Experienced software engineers, for example, earn VND 20–45 million per month (≈ US$ 800–1,800), which is 50–70 % lower than equivalent salaries in Western markets. This cost efficiency allows your organisation to access top‑tier talent while keeping overall hiring costs under control.

From Gross to Net Pay

The calculator shows take‑home pay after Vietnam’s personal income tax (progressive rates of 5 %–35 %) and mandatory employee contributions to social, health, and unemployment insurance (around 10.5 % of gross salary). Employers should budget an additional 21.5 % for their share of these statutory contributions. Vietnam’s clear and structured tax system makes payroll compliance straightforward and predictable.

Fast, Compliant Hiring

Don’t have a legal entity in Vietnam? High Five’s Employer‑of‑Record service can onboard talent quickly, manage payroll, taxes, and insurance contributions, and ensure full compliance with local labor laws. This streamlined approach gives peace of mind, letting you focus on growing your team—without the hassle of setting up a company.

Frequently asked questions.

What is a salary calculator?

A salary calculator is a tool used to estimate the amount of salary an employee receives after deductions, such as personal income tax and mandatory insurance contributions in Vietnam.

Deductions typically include Personal Income Tax (PIT), Social Insurance (SI), Health Insurance (HI), Unemployment Insurance (UI). These are mandatory contributions based on gross income.

PIT is calculated using Vietnam’s progressive tax rates (ranging from 5% to 35%) and takes into account taxable income, personal and dependent allowances, and other applicable exemptions.

These are government-mandated programs, Social Insurance (SI): Covers retirement, maternity, sickness, etc. Health Insurance (HI): Provides access to public healthcare. Unemployment Insurance (UI): Provides income support during periods of unemployment.

Yes, as of current regulations: Employee pays approximately 10.5% of gross salary, 8% for SI, 1.5% for HI, 1% for UI. Employer contributes around 21.5%.

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