Remote Software Engineer Salary in Vietnam

How much do remote developers in Vietnam expect to make? $45,848 per year on average (based on self-reported data).

This estimated average salary is based on the expected salaries of Arc Developers in that location. Remote software engineer salaries in Vietnam are amongst the lowest for Asia. Below are some things to consider when hiring developers based in this location or building your next engineering hub.

$45,848USD
Avg. Developer Salary
$75,369USD
Avg. Senior Developer Salary

Salary breakdown by expertise

Use the dropdown to compare software engineer salaries in Vietnam with another location.

Compare with:
Singapore
Vietnam remote developer salaryVietnam
Front-end Developer
$43,242
$68,588
Back-end Developer
$46,495
$72,064
Data Scientist
$47,407
$74,222
App Developer
$43,213
$70,122
DevOps Engineer
$49,473
$79,600

English Proficiency in Vietnam

#52
Ranking out of 100 countries/regions

About software engineer salary in Vietnam

Work with great developers — who just happen to be outside your zip code.We built this tool to help you understand how much remote developers expect to be paid annually across different countries around the world. Software engineer salary in Vietnam are calculated using self-reported data from remote developers based in Vietnam, and may not be representative of local salaries.Learn More

The salary data is based on the expected salary of over 300,000 remote developers in Arc's network. Developers provide us with their expected salary after passing our comprehensive vetting process (click here to learn more about Arc’s vetting process).

In addition to software development experience, our research indicates two other major factors that affect salary expectations:

・Local rent and cost of living.
・English ability (in countries where English is not the primary language, developers with a good command of English can often charge a premium compared to local rates).

In addition to providing a base salary, organizations may offer remote developers a more comprehensive package when hired long-term. This package may include benefits such as health insurance, equipment stipends, cash bonuses for high performance, company equity, etc. (For more information on benefits frequently offered to remote developers, click here.)

Hire remote developers in Vietnam with Arc

Stefan G. - developer in Vietnam
Stefan G.

I've been coding since age of 15, starting with perl, moving to php, and finally to python. I've been a freelancer working in the US, New Zealand, Vietnam, and now working in Germany. I'm interested in helping people solve their website problems quickly and efficiently. At the moment I focus mostly on python/django, javascript, and to a lesser extend php or wordpress problem. I can also help out with linux system admin questions, more specifically with ubuntu/debian based problems.

Đạt P. - developer in Vietnam
Đạt P.

Experienced mobile developer with 8+ expertise in **Android** and **iOS** native development, as well as cross-platform app development using **Flutter**. Proficient in building, optimizing, and maintaining high-performance mobile applications across platforms. Strong understanding of mobile UI/UX design principles, API integration, and delivering robust, scalable solutions

Hung N. - developer in Vietnam
Hung N.

Senior Software Engineer with 7+ years experience. A craftsmanship engineer specializing in the design, development, testing, maintenance, and evolution of software by applying computer science principles. Skilled in AI/ML systems, Blockchain technologies, and backend development. Passionate about artificial intelligence and its transformative potential across industries - dedicated to building ethical, scalable AI solutions that address real-world challenges as we enter this new technological era.

Salary reports by technologies

Now that you know the software engineer salaries in Vietnam, take a look at developers’ salary expectations based on the technologies they’re experienced in.

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