Engineering Average Salaries in Vietnam 2022
How much money does a person working in Engineering make in Vietnam?
LOW
4,610,000
VND AVERAGE
14,500,000
VND HIGH
30,700,000
VND
A person working in Engineering in Vietnam typically earns around 14,500,000 VND per month. Salaries range from 4,610,000 VND (lowest average) to 30,700,000 VND (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).
This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Salaries vary drastically between different Engineering careers. If you are interested in the salary of a particular job, see below for salaries for specific job titles.
Salaries for specific jobs
| Job Title | Average Salary |
| Acoustics Engineer | 14,300,000 VND |
| Assembly Engineering Technician | 11,300,000 VND |
| Assistant Chief Engineer | 17,000,000 VND |
| Associate Engineer | 13,600,000 VND |
| Autocad Operator | 9,210,000 VND |
| Automation Engineer | 17,100,000 VND |
| Avionic System Support Engineer | 14,900,000 VND |
| Biochemical Engineer | 13,800,000 VND |
| BMS Engineer | 13,600,000 VND |
| Bridge and Lock Tender | 8,130,000 VND |
| Broadcast Engineer | 15,600,000 VND |
| CAD Design Engineer | 16,000,000 VND |
| CAD Designer | 10,100,000 VND |
| CAE Engineer | 14,900,000 VND |
| Ceramics Engineer | 14,500,000 VND |
| Civil Engineer | 15,300,000 VND |
| Commissioning Engineer | 14,900,000 VND |
| Communications Engineer | 16,100,000 VND |
| Condition Monitoring Engineer | 13,200,000 VND |
| Contract Associate Engineer | 14,100,000 VND |
| Control Systems Engineer | 14,500,000 VND |
| Controls Engineer | 14,700,000 VND |
| Controls Software Engineer | 13,500,000 VND |
| Corrosion Engineer | 13,400,000 VND |
| Design Engineer | 15,800,000 VND |
| Drafter | 9,330,000 VND |
| Drafting Manager | 17,800,000 VND |
| Drilling Engineer | 15,500,000 VND |
| Electrical Draughtsman | 7,720,000 VND |
| Electrical Engineer | 16,500,000 VND |
| Electrical Engineering Manager | 22,300,000 VND |
| Electromechanical Engineering Technologist | 16,700,000 VND |
| Electromechanical Equipment Assembler | 8,430,000 VND |
| Energy Engineer | 15,800,000 VND |
| Engine Assembler | 6,980,000 VND |
| Engineer | 17,000,000 VND |
| Engineering Account Manager | 17,900,000 VND |
| Engineering Chief Designer | 16,600,000 VND |
| Engineering Consultant | 20,500,000 VND |
| Engineering Key Account Manager | 23,000,000 VND |
| Engineering Lab Technician | 14,900,000 VND |
| Engineering Planning Manager | 20,500,000 VND |
| Engineering Production Manager | 27,900,000 VND |
| Engineering Project Analyst | 18,500,000 VND |
| Engineering Project Coordinator | 17,300,000 VND |
| Engineering Project Director | 30,700,000 VND |
| Engineering Project Manager | 21,500,000 VND |
| Engineering Research and Development Manager | 25,000,000 VND |
| Engineering Safety Coordinator | 11,700,000 VND |
| Engineering Sales Manager | 20,000,000 VND |
| Engineering Technician | 11,900,000 VND |
| Engineering Technologist | 11,700,000 VND |
| Environmental Engineer | 14,800,000 VND |
| Equipment Engineer | 14,300,000 VND |
| Equipment Engineering Manager | 19,300,000 VND |
| Estimator | 13,100,000 VND |
| Fabrication Specialist | 10,700,000 VND |
| Fabricator | 7,140,000 VND |
| Facade Engineer | 14,700,000 VND |
| Fiber Analyst | 8,960,000 VND |
| Field Engineer | 15,800,000 VND |
| Field Engineering Manager | 26,700,000 VND |
| Fire Engineer | 15,300,000 VND |
| Fitter and Turner | 5,070,000 VND |
| Forestry Strategic Planner | 17,500,000 VND |
| Generation Engineer | 15,700,000 VND |
| Genetic Engineer | 17,700,000 VND |
| Geological Engineer | 16,600,000 VND |
| Geotechnical Engineer | 15,700,000 VND |
| Heavy Equipment Mechanic | 8,460,000 VND |
| Highway Engineer | 15,300,000 VND |
| HSE Professional | 14,300,000 VND |
| HVAC Engineer | 16,900,000 VND |
| HVAC Supervisor | 13,400,000 VND |
| Industrial Engineer | 14,400,000 VND |
| Industrial Engineering Technologist | 15,000,000 VND |
| Instrument Engineer | 14,400,000 VND |
| Instrumentation and Control Engineer | 14,400,000 VND |
| Instrumentation Engineer | 15,300,000 VND |
| Instrumentation Manager | 15,500,000 VND |
| Irrigation Engineer | 15,000,000 VND |
| Licensed Aircraft Engineer | 17,200,000 VND |
| Locomotive Engineer | 14,400,000 VND |
| Maintenance Engineer | 15,000,000 VND |
| Maintenance Fitter | 5,400,000 VND |
| Maintenance Manager | 16,000,000 VND |
| Manufacturing Engineer | 14,500,000 VND |
| Marine Engineer | 15,700,000 VND |
| Materials Engineer | 14,300,000 VND |
| Materials Researcher | 14,000,000 VND |
| Materials Technician | 11,100,000 VND |
| Mechanical and Electrical Engineer | 16,900,000 VND |
| Mechanical Design Engineer | 16,500,000 VND |
| Mechanical Designer | 13,900,000 VND |
| Mechanical Engineer | 16,100,000 VND |
| Mechanical Engineering Manager | 22,000,000 VND |
| Mechanical Inspector | 15,100,000 VND |
| Mechatronics Engineer | 15,600,000 VND |
| Mining Engineer | 14,600,000 VND |
| Oil and Petrochemical Engineer | 16,700,000 VND |
| Optical Engineer | 14,900,000 VND |
| Optical Instrument Assembler | 8,060,000 VND |
| PCB Assembler | 5,750,000 VND |
| Photonics Engineer | 16,600,000 VND |
| Photonics Technician | 14,000,000 VND |
| Pipeline Engineer | 14,100,000 VND |
| Piping Designer | 8,660,000 VND |
| Piping Engineer | 13,700,000 VND |
| Planning Engineer | 15,900,000 VND |
| Pressure Vessel Inspector | 6,970,000 VND |
| Principal Cost Engineer | 15,000,000 VND |
| Principal Engineer | 14,800,000 VND |
| Principal Support Engineer | 15,400,000 VND |
| Process Engineer | 15,700,000 VND |
| Process Operator | 8,820,000 VND |
| Product Development Engineer | 15,400,000 VND |
| Product Development Technician | 10,700,000 VND |
| Product Engineer | 16,000,000 VND |
| Product Safety Engineer | 15,200,000 VND |
| Production Engineer | 15,600,000 VND |
| Project Engineer | 16,900,000 VND |
| Proposal Manager | 19,500,000 VND |
| Purchasing Engineer | 14,000,000 VND |
| Quality Assurance Engineer | 14,800,000 VND |
| Rail Engineer | 15,600,000 VND |
| Robotics Engineer | 17,400,000 VND |
| Robotics Technician | 13,100,000 VND |
| Safety Engineer | 16,000,000 VND |
| Safety Inspector | 11,900,000 VND |
| Safety Manager | 17,900,000 VND |
| Safety Officer | 7,650,000 VND |
| Sales Engineer | 16,000,000 VND |
| Scheduling Engineer | 14,100,000 VND |
| Service Engineer | 15,500,000 VND |
| Solar Engineer | 15,800,000 VND |
| Staff Engineer | 15,100,000 VND |
| Static Equipment Engineer | 15,500,000 VND |
| Stationary Engineer | 14,400,000 VND |
| Stress Engineer | 14,200,000 VND |
| Structural Analysis Engineer | 15,500,000 VND |
| Structural Designer | 13,400,000 VND |
| Structural Engineer | 14,600,000 VND |
| Structural Technician | 9,890,000 VND |
| Supply Chain Specialist | 15,200,000 VND |
| Surveyor | 11,900,000 VND |
| Technical Affairs Officer | 8,000,000 VND |
| Technical Assistant | 8,060,000 VND |
| Technical Engineer | 13,500,000 VND |
| Technical Support Engineer | 13,200,000 VND |
| Tender Engineer | 13,700,000 VND |
| Test Development Engineer | 14,400,000 VND |
| Transportation Engineer | 14,300,000 VND |
| Validation Engineer | 13,100,000 VND |
| Verification Engineer | 14,900,000 VND |
| Wastewater Engineer | 14,700,000 VND |
| Wind Energy Engineer | 16,100,000 VND |
| Wind Energy Operations Manager | 19,700,000 VND |
| Work Planner | 10,700,000 VND |
Engineering Jobs Salary Distribution in Vietnam
The median, the maximum, the minimum, and the range
Salary Range
Engineering salaries in Vietnam range from 4,610,000 VND per month (minimum average salary) to 30,700,000 VND per month (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher).
Median Salary
The median salary is 15,400,000 VND per month, which means that half (50%) of people working in Engineering are earning less than 15,400,000 VND while the other half are earning more than 15,400,000 VND. The median represents the middle salary value. Generally speaking, you would want to be on the right side of the graph with the group earning more than the median salary.
Percentiles
Closely related to the median are two values: the 25th and the 75th percentiles. Reading from the salary distribution diagram, 25% of people working in Engineering are earning less than 9,010,000 VND while 75% of them are earning more than 9,010,000 VND. Also from the diagram, 75% of people working in Engineering are earning less than 24,500,000 VND while 25% are earning more than 24,500,000 VND.
What is the difference between the median and the average salary?
Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both of the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people are earning more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary
Salary Comparison by Years of Experience
How does a person's salary progress over time?
The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally the more years of experience the higher the wage.
Generally speaking, employees having experience from two to five years earn on average 32% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.
Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average 36% more than those with five years or less of work experience.
As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by 21% and an additional 14% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.
Those figures are presented as guidelines only. The numbers become more significant if you consider one job title at a time.
Salary Comparison By Education
How does the education level affect your salary?
It is well known that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income? We compared the salaries of professionals at the same level but with different college degrees levels across many jobs, below are our findings.
Workers with a certificate or diploma earn on average 17% more than their peers who only reached the high school level.
Employees who earned a Bachelor's Degree earn 24% more than those who only managed to attain a cerificate or diploma.
Professionals who attained a Master's Degree are awarded salaries that are 29% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.
Finally, PhD holders earn 23% more than Master's Degree holders on average while doing the same job.
Is a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Should you pursue higher education?
A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in Vietnam costs anywhere from 86,100,000 Dong(s) to 258,000,000 Dong(s) and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.
You can't really expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming you already have a job. In most cases, a salary review is conducted once education is completed and the degree has been attained.
Many people pursue higher education as a tactic to switch into a higher paying job. The numbers seem to support this tactic. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.
The decision really depends on your situation and experience among many other factors. Putting all variables aside, if you can afford the costs of higher education then the return on investment is definitely worth it. You should be able to recover the costs in roughly a year or so.
Engineering Salary Comparison By Gender
Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? Male employees in Vietnam who work in Engineering earn 11% more than their female counterparts on average.
| Male | 15,400,000 VND | |
| Female | -10% | 13,800,000 VND |
Salary Comparison By Gender in Vietnam for all Careers
Engineering Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage in Vietnam
How much are annual salary increments in Vietnam for Engineering professionals? How often do employees get salary raises?
Engineering
Engineering professionals in Vietnam are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 10% every 16 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 9% granted to employees every 17 months.
Vietnam / All Professions
The term 'Annual Salary Increase' usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rarely that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.
How to calculate the salary increment percentage?
The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 ÷ Increase Frequency
Annual Increment Rate By Industry 2021
| Banking | 2% | |
| Energy | 4% | |
| Information Technology | 6% | |
| Healthcare | 8% | |
| Travel | 1% | |
| Construction | 3% | |
| Education | 5% |
Listed above are the average annual increase rates for each industry in Vietnam for the year 2021. Companies within thriving industries tend to provide higher and more frequent raises. Exceptions do exist, but generally speaking, the situation of any company is closely related to the economic situation in the country or region. These figures tend to change frequently.
Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs
Engineering Bonus and Incentive Rates in Vietnam
How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?
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Engineering is considered to be a moderate bonus-based field due to the generally limited involvement in direct revenue generation, with exceptions of course. The people who get the highest bonuses are usually somehow involved in the revenue generation cycle.
45% of surveyed staff in Engineering reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 55% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.
Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 2% to 7% of their annual salary.
| Received Bonus | 55% | |
| No Bonus | 45% |
Types of Bonuses Considered
Individual Performance-Based BonusesThe most standard form of bonus where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.
Company Performance BonusesOccasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.
Goal-Based BonusesGranted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.
Holiday / End of Year BonusesThese types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.
Bonuses Are Not Commissions!
People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.
What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?
The main two types of jobs | |
| Revenue Generators | Supporting Cast |
Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business. | Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations. |
Example: | Example: |
Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.
Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level
Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.
Engineering Hourly Average Wage in Vietnam
83,800 VND per hourThe average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Vietnam is 83,800 VND. This means that the average person in Vietnam earns approximately 83,800 VND for every worked hour.
The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fix amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.
Engineering VS Other Jobs
The average salary for Engineering is 16% less than that of All Jobs.
Salary Comparison By City
| City | Average Salary |
| Da Nang | 14,700,000 VND |
| Ha Noi | 15,800,000 VND |
| Hai Phong | 13,700,000 VND |
| Thanh Pho Ho Chi Minh | 16,500,000 VND |
Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison
Where can you get paid more, working for a private company or for the government? Public sector employees in Vietnam earn 8% more than their private sector counterparts on average across all sectors.
| Private Sector | 16,400,000 VND | |
| Public Sector | +8% | 17,800,000 VND |
