Remote Software Engineer Salaries 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

Gene Z. - developer in Vietnam
Gene Z.
Senior Backend Engineer | Java, Spring Boot, Microservices | Mentor, Tech Blogger, Public Speaker

With 13+ years in the HighTech industry, including 9 years in FinTech, I specialize in building scalable, high-performance backend systems for eCommerce and financial platforms. My expertise lies in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Domain-Driven Design (DDD), and Relational Databases, ensuring businesses have reliable, efficient, and secure infrastructures. Beyond my technical role, I am passionate about mentorship and community impact. I led a Backend Guild, fostering knowledge sharing and best practices across engineering teams. I also co-managed the Tech-Blogging Program at Baot, helping women in tech publish their first technical articles, and served as an Intuit Women’s Network ERG Leader, advocating for career growth and inclusion in tech. Over the years, I played a pivotal role in architectural transformations and financial integrations, including: ✅**Hybrid SDK for Sensitive Data Detection (Intuit)** – Designed a Hybrid SDK that enabled dynamic configuration updates without requiring SDK version upgrades. Extracted validation logic from the SDK and represented it as mathematical expressions. This approach was secured through a patented method: Secure, Dynamically Loaded Input Validation Using Mathematical Expressions. ✅ **Monolith to Microservices Transition (Behalf)** – Led the company’s first microservice transition, mentored other teams, and introduced an Anti-Corruption Layer (ACL) to bridge legacy dependencies and ensure a smooth migration. ✅ **Wells Fargo Integration** – Engineered a seamless connection to enhance payment processing. ✅ **Cross River Bank & PPP Integration** – Led the integration efforts during the pandemic, enabling SMBs to access critical funding through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Now, as a freelance backend engineer, consultant, and mentor, I help businesses architect scalable eCommerce platforms, optimize payment flows, and build robust backend infrastructures tailored to their needs. 💡 What I Offer:🔹 **Backend Development** – Scalable, high-performance Java & Spring Boot applications. 🔹 **Consulting & Mentorship** – Guiding teams on architecture, best practices, and code quality. 🔹 **Code Reviews** – Ensuring clean, efficient, and maintainable codebases. 🔹 **Public Speaking & Thought Leadership** – Sharing insights on backend development, FinTech, and eCommerce. Let’s connect! Whether you need backend expertise, consulting, or mentorship, I’m happy to help. 🚀

Thinh N. - developer in Vietnam
Thinh N.
Fullstack developer with 7+ years of experience

Hello, I am a software engineer in Viet Nam. I have 9+ years of overall engineering experience. I am strong experiences in PHP and Javascript I have more than 9 years in Web developer field. I have done many projects base on PHP (Laravel, Codeigniter), I also work with NodeJS, Javascript, React. My goal is to help the junior/basic developer and keep the client's deadline and stay honest with the product. You can be satisfied with my uniqueness and high code quality during the contract.

Bùi H. - developer in Vietnam
Bùi H.
Programmer

I am a software developer specializing in web development. Experienced working with distributed teams. Familiar with the practice of agile development. Well-versed in multiple programming languages including Ruby, Java, JavaScript and Python. Been building and maintaining high-profile web applications such as Assembla, HubHello and TeamUnify. My Plunks http://next.plnkr.co/users/buithehoa/plunks

Salary reports by technologies

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