The Government has issued Decree 157/2018/ND-CP regulating the regional monthly minimum wage for those working in businesses.

Regional monthly minimum wage for labourers working under contracts in Vietnam will range from 2.92 million VND (125 USD) to 4.18 million VND (180 USD) in 2019.

As of January 1 next year, regional minimum wage levels will be increased as follows: Region 1 – 4.18 million VND (180 USD), Region 2 – 3.71 million VND (160 USD), Region 3 – 3.25 million USD (140 USD) and Region 4 – 2.92 million USD (125 USD).

These numbers mark an increase of 160,000-200,000 VND (6.8-8.5 USD) compared with 2018.

Region 1 covers the rural and urban districts of Hanoi, HCM City, Hai Phong, Bien Hoa, Thu Dau Mot, Vung Tau city in Ba Ria-Vung Tau province and some rural districts of Dong Nai and Binh Duong provinces.

Region 2 includes the remaining rural districts of Hanoi, Hai Phong, Hai Duong and Hung Yen, and some rural districts of Hung Yen province.

Region 3 comprises the remaining provincial cities, Chi Linh town and some rural districts of Hai Duong and Vinh Phuc provinces. Meanwhile, Region 4 covers the remaining localities.

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Regional minimum wage to increase by 5.3% in 2019

The 2019 regional minimum wage will be increased by 5.3% on average, equivalent to between VND160,000 (US$6.88) and VND200,000 (US$8.6) depending on each region, the lowest wage increase level so far.

 

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Employees at most Japanese firms receive a 5-10 percent raise every year.

 

Average wage in 2017 increases by 9.3%: MOLISA

The average salary of workers in 2017 was VND6.6 million per month, up 9.3% compared to 2016 (at VND6 million a month). The salary increase was higher than the regional minimum wage increase of 2017 (at 7.3%).

 

Source: VNA