Minimum monthly salary; minimum hourly salary
On behalf of the Government, Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc has just signed and issued Decree No. 293/2025/ND-CP, dated November 10, 2025, regulating the minimum wage for employees working under labor contracts.
Accordingly, Decree No. 293/2025/ND-CP stipulates the minimum monthly salary and minimum hourly salary applicable to employees working under labor contracts.
The subjects of application of Decree No. 293/2025/ND-CP include:
First, employees work under labor contracts according to the provisions of the Labor Code.
Second, employers according to the provisions of the Labor Code, including: Enterprises according to the provisions of the Law on Enterprises. Agencies, organizations, cooperatives, households and individuals that hire or employ workers to work for them according to the agreement. Other agencies, organizations and individuals related to the implementation of the minimum wage prescribed in this Decree.
The Decree stipulates the minimum monthly and hourly wages for employees working for employers in regions as follows:

The list of areas in regions I, II, III, and IV is specified in the Appendix issued with this Decree.
List of areas applying the minimum wage from January 1, 2026
( Readers need to look up the names of provinces and cities to see detailed information).
1. Hanoi City
12. Phu Tho province
13. Hai Phong City
17. Nghe An province
18. Ha Tinh Province
20. Hue City
21. Da Nang City
23. Gia Lai Province
25. Dak Lak Province
28. Ho Chi Minh City
33. Can Tho City
34. Ca Mau Province