{"id":1330,"date":"2026-01-31T11:01:41","date_gmt":"2026-01-31T02:01:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/est.haro-inc.com\/?p=1330"},"modified":"2026-01-31T11:05:06","modified_gmt":"2026-01-31T02:05:06","slug":"vietnam-minimum-wage-social-insurance-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/est.haro-inc.com\/en\/pyroll-en\/vietnam-minimum-wage-social-insurance-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Vietnam Minimum Wage and Social Insurance Caps Explained | 2026 Edition"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

To properly manage payroll and social insurance in Vietnam, the minimum wage and the cap on social insurance contributions<\/span><\/strong> are extremely important benchmarks.
\nIn particular, the minimum wage may be revised every year<\/strong>, directly affecting salary structures and social insurance calculations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we clearly explain the minimum wage system and social insurance caps in Vietnam as of 2026<\/strong><\/span>, specifically for Japanese companies.<\/p>\n\n\n

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What Is the Minimum Wage in Vietnam?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Vietnam\u2019s minimum wage is defined as a region-based minimum wage<\/strong> system.
\nCompanies are legally required to pay employees at least the minimum wage<\/strong> applicable to their region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to note that the minimum wage is used not only for salary determination, but also as the lower limit for social insurance calculations<\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Regional Minimum Wages in 2026 (Reference)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The minimum wage is set by region (Region I to IV).
\n\u203b Actual figures may change depending on government announcements, so please always check the latest official information<\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Region<\/th>Main Applicable Areas<\/th>Minimum Wage (Monthly)<\/th>Minimum Wage (Hourly)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Region I<\/td>Central Ho Chi Minh City, central Hanoi, etc.<\/td>5,310,000 VND<\/td>25,500 VND<\/td><\/tr>
Region II<\/td>Suburban areas of Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, etc.<\/td>4,730,000 VND<\/td>22,700 VND<\/td><\/tr>
Region III<\/td>Major provincial cities<\/td>4,140,000 VND<\/td>20,000 VND<\/td><\/tr>
Region IV<\/td>Rural and less-developed areas<\/td>3,700,000 VND<\/td>17,800 VND<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n

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Key Areas Affected by the Minimum Wage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n