Proposed regional minimum wage from January 1, 2026

(QNgTV) - The Ministry of Home Affairs is seeking opinions on a draft Decree regulating the minimum wage for employees working under labor contracts.

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According to the draft Decree, the subjects of application include: Employees working under labor contracts as prescribed by the Labor Code; Employers as prescribed by the Labor Code (including: Enterprises as prescribed by the Law on Enterprises; Agencies, organizations, cooperatives, households, and individuals that hire or employ employees to work for them under agreements); Other agencies, organizations, and individuals related to the implementation of the minimum wage prescribed in this Decree.

The Ministry of Home Affairs said the minimum wage will increase from VND250,000 - VND350,000 (equivalent to an average rate of 7.2%) compared to the current minimum wage.

The above minimum wage adjustment is about 0.6% higher than the minimum living standard of workers until the end of 2026 to improve the workers. This adjustment shares and harmonizes the interests of workers and businesses, paying attention to improving the lives of workers and ensuring the maintenance and development of production and business of enterprises.

Regulations on minimum hourly wages in 4 regions: region I is 25,500 VND/hour, region II is 22,700 VND/hour, region III is 20,000 VND/hour, region IV is 17,800 VND/hour.

Source: https://quangngaitv.vn/de-xuat-muc-luong-toi-thieu-vung-tu-ngay-1-1-2026-6506354.html