According the company’s 2026 Salary and Labor Market Report, the salary range for candidates with less than two years’ experience is wide, with many roles offering at least VND10 million in gross pay, excluding bonuses and benefits.
The real estate and construction sectors offer the highest starting salaries, with junior architects and designers earning between VND18-55 million per month; project managers earn VND17-44 million; and project sales staff make VND13-41 million.
The report attributes these high salaries to the demand for infrastructure development, urbanization, and new investment waves that have created a shortage of skilled technical personnel. These positions directly influence progress, quality, and revenue, justifying competitive salaries from the start.
Job seekers at a job fair in Ho Chi Minh City. Photo by VnExpress/Le Tuyet |
Logistics and supply chain positions come second, with starting salaries for supply chain employees ranging from VND10-34 million per month, and operations/fulfillment staff earning up to VND31 million. As e-commerce grows and the global supply chain shifts, companies are optimizing operations, leading to high demand for young talent skilled in data, processes, and technology.
The information technology sector also maintains high starting salaries, with software developers earning VND13-32 million per month due to the demand for digital transformation across all industries.
In finance, insurance, and securities, financial and accounting staff receive VND14-31 million per month, with business development roles earning up to VND26 million.
The recovering tourism and service sectors have also driven up salaries for event organizers, customer service, and operational roles, ranging from VND9-32 million.
On the other hand, the banking sector offers the lowest starting salaries. Customer service employees earn between VND5-13 million. Experts suggest this sector is streamlining costs and pushing digitalization, which may lead to the reduction of traditional roles within the next 3-5 years. However, total annual income could increase due to bonuses and allowances.
The report also indicates that 30.8% of recruitment demands for 2026 will target young talent.
Companies are moving away from hiring based solely on degrees and are shifting to a skills-first approach, emphasizing practical abilities.
Employers now prioritize candidates with concrete projects or products over merely listing certificates.
Three key factors influencing starting salaries are the direct contribution to revenue, specialized skills (particularly in digital and language capabilities), and the ability to learn and adapt to technological changes.
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