Viet Nam raises regional minimum wages by 7.8 percent from January 2027 under Decree 399

3 November 2026

Viet Nam's Government has issued Decree No. 399/2026/ND-CP, raising regional minimum wages by 7.8 percent from January 1, 2027.
Depending on the area, the rise works out to VND310,000-390,000 a month.
Monthly floors become VND5.7 million (Region I), VND5.08 million (Region II), VND4.45 million (Region III) and VND4.04 million (Region IV).
Hourly minimums are also fixed, from VND27,400 in Region I down to VND19,400 in Region IV.
The country is split into four wage regions according to development level, living costs and the labour market.
Region I covers the biggest urban centres and has the highest floor; Region IV covers less-developed areas.
Employers must pay the minimum that applies to the area where they operate.