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Glints Hiring Guide
Browse our hiring guide to learn more about the talent landscape, local labor laws and hiring best practices in Vietnam.
CAPITAL
Hanoi
TIME ZONE
Vietnam Standard Time UTC+ 7
CURRENCY
Vietnamese Dong
VND)
LANGUAGES
Vietnamese, English
EMPLOYERS TAX
23.5%
PAYROLL CYCLE
Monthly
Vietnam is pegged to be Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing digital economy in the next decade. Entrepreneurs have sprouted exponentially over the past years in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, ranking the country third in the region when it comes to investments and funding for its greatly expanding startup scene. As a result, Vietnam's maturing local talent pool has been a hotbed for global startups looking to hire remotely, earning it the 6th most attractive country for offshore business services in 2021.
Top roles in demand
Backend Developer
QA/Test Engineer
Frontend Developer
Full Stack Developer
Sales Manager
Vietnam's median salary is among the lowest competitive as compared to the rest of Southeast Asia. Brimming with potential, Vietnam's rising tech talent pool is a good source for cost-conscious employment.
Popular jobs and median monthly base salary
The rise of a young, educated population, as well as strong public-private sector support, has positioned Vietnam as a maturing talent hub in Southeast Asia.
Median Monthly Base Salary (in VND)
Median Monthly Base Salary (in USD)
Backend Developer
46,900,000
2,000
QA/Test Engineer
39,630,500
1,690
Fronted Developer
49,010,500
2,090
Full Stack Developer
50,417,500
2,150
Sales Manager
28,140,000
1,200
Monthly Base Salary
VND 47,150,000
USD 2,000
VND 29,468,750
USD 1,250
VND 58,937,500
USD 2,500
Data Scientist
VND 50,214,750
USD 2,130
VND 25,932,500
USD 1,100
Looking to build teams in Vietnam? Browse more jobs and salaries in our free salary guide to keep growing.
Vietnamese culture is one that embodies Asian values. The people in the workforce are conscientious and respect hierarchy, They are hard working and prefer a workspace that is not confrontational.
Hierarchical
In Vietnamese culture, there is strong emphasis on status, achieved through seniority and education. Leaders make decisions while employees execute action plans, maintaining utmost respect for seniors – both in rank and age.
Non- confrontational
Vietnamese culture is rich in respect, which means disagreements are handled subtly and rejections may be conveyed through third parties. During discussions, moments of tension can be met with silence until the conversation simmers down naturally.
Conscientious
As part of taking their work seriously, Vietnamese employees are responsible and dependable. Punctuality is expected. They are also resourceful and stick to the task until it is complete.
Communication Barriers
Fresh Vietnamese tech developers may not have strong English communication skills as compared to their seniors, so they may take longer to deliver their ideas in a clear, logical manner. However, they are quick to learn and patient when communicating, resulting in a pleasant working experience.
In Vietnam, both employer and employee must sign a written labor contract in two languages (employee's native language and Vietnamese) before the agreement is considered lawful. Contracts here are either indefinite-term, fixed-term (12-36 months) or seasonal (under 12 months).
A good contract covers all matters relating to the employment: workplace, job requirements, compensation, social insurance, as well as health and safety provisions.
Employment law is largely derived from the Labour Code – combined with other decrees, collective guidelines, and company rules. Companies who send Vietnamese workers overseas must also comply with the Law on Sending Vietnamese Laborers to Work Overseas
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Hiring the right talent and building great teams in Southeast Asia and Taiwan can be quite a daunting task. You’ll need a deep understanding of the local talent pool, their skills, culture, and employment laws — among others.
The hiring process is often tedious, time-consuming and costly without the right approach. With Glints’ end-to-end talent solutions, you’ll have a trusted partner to lean on at every step of the hiring journey, so that you can scale up your business with peace of mind.
Not sure how to start hiring in Vietnam? Schedule a no-obligation consultation with our experts today.
