teacher salary

4 salary tables for preschool teachers in 2026 according to the proposal in the Draft Decree on teacher allowances. Photo: Hai Nguyen

Major changes in preschool teacher salaries from 2026

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In 2026, preschool teacher salary will apply 4 new salary tables according to the proposal in the Draft Decree regulating salary policies, allowances, support and attraction regimes for teachers.

From September 25, 2025, secondary school teachers teaching in English must have a minimum foreign language proficiency of level 4 according to the 6-level Foreign Language Proficiency Framework for Vietnam or equivalent. Photo: Chan Phuc

New requirements for foreign languages for secondary school teachers teaching in English

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Reader chihanxxx@gmail.com asked: What are the requirements for foreign language proficiency for secondary school teachers teaching in English?

Primary school teachers' salaries will change according to the Draft Teacher Salary. Photo: Trang Ha

In case the salary of primary school teachers exceeds 20 million VND/month

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From January 1, 2026, some cases of primary school teachers' salaries can receive over 20 million VND/month if they reach the seniority level according to the new salary table.

Circular 29/2023/TT-BGDDT stipulates the title of Advanced Worker to be awarded annually at the end of the school year or year of work to individuals of units under the Ministry or units under the Ministry, national universities and meeting the standards prescribed in Clause 1, Article 24 of the Law on Emulation and Commendation. Photo: Chan Phuc

Conditions for teachers to be awarded the title of Advanced Worker

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A reader with email kienquyxxx@gmail.com asked: What are the conditions for teachers to be awarded the title of Advanced Worker?

Teachers and educational managers at educational institutions and educational management agencies who have worked in the education sector for 20 years or more will be awarded the Medal for the cause of education. Photo: Van Trang

Conditions for teachers to be awarded the Medal for the cause of education

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A reader with email thanhnhungxxx@gmail.com asked: What are the conditions for teachers to be awarded the Commemorative Medal for the cause of education?

From July 1, 2025, teachers who achieve the title of Provincial Emulation Fighter will be awarded 7,020,000 VND. Photo: Van Trang

Bonus level for teachers who achieve the title of Provincial Emulation Fighter

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A reader with email thongthaxxx@gmail.com asked: What is the bonus level for teachers who achieve the title of Provincial Emulation Fighter from July 2025?

From July 1, 2025, teachers who achieve the title of National Emulation Fighter will be awarded VND 10,368,000. Photo: Chan Phuc

Bonus level for teachers who achieve the title of National Emulation Fighter from July 2025

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Reader lehoaxxx@gmail.com asked: What is the bonus level for teachers who achieve the title of National Emulation Fighter from July 2025?

From July 1, 2025, teachers who achieve the title of Advanced Worker will be rewarded with 702,000 VND. Photo: Van Trang

New bonus level for teachers achieving the title of Advanced Worker

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A reader with email thongthaxxx@gmail.com asked: What is the bonus level for teachers who achieve the title of Advanced Worker from July 2025?

Cases where teachers are not transferred from January 1, 2026. Graphics: Tra My

Which teachers will not be transferred from January 1, 2026

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Teachers who are disciplined or have not worked for 3 years will not be transferred, unless they voluntarily go to disadvantaged areas.

Disciplinary action against teachers working under labor contracts in public educational institutions and non-public educational institutions shall be implemented in accordance with regulations on disciplinary action against employees in accordance with the provisions of the law on labor. Photo: Dinh Trong

Regulations on disciplinary action against teachers from 2026

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Reader quantrongxxx@gmail.com asked: How is disciplinary action against teachers regulated?

From July 1, 2025, teachers awarded a Certificate of Merit by the Prime Minister will receive a bonus of VND 8,190,000. Photo: Van Trang

Bonuses for teachers awarded Certificates of Merit by the Prime Minister from July 2025

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A reader with email quantranxxx@gmail.com asked: From July 2025, how will teachers be awarded a Certificate of Merit by the Prime Minister?

From July 1, 2025, teachers who achieve the title of Emulation Fighter at the grassroots level will be rewarded with VND 2,340,000. Photo: Trang Ha

Bonus level for teachers who achieve the title of Emulation Fighter at the grassroots level from July 2025

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A reader with email thanhtrucxxx@gmail.com asked: What is the bonus level for teachers who achieve the title of Emulation Fighter at the grassroots level from July 2025?

New salary policy for teachers from January 1, 2026. Illustrative photo: Van Trang

Proportive salaries help teachers feel secure living with their profession, without having to teach extra classes everywhere

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After many years of searching, many teachers believe that they will finally receive great news when from 2026, the dream of "living on salary" officially comes true.

Teachers who concurrently work for the Party in high schools may have their weekly teaching hours reduced. Illustrative photo: Dinh Trong

Teachers working in Party work have reduced teaching hours

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A reader with email hoangngaxxx@gmail.com asked: Are teachers doing Party work in public high schools eligible for reduced teaching hours?

According to the draft Law on Teachers, the salary policy for teachers is arranged with priority. Illustrative photo: Minh Ha

Teacher salary policy is arranged with priority

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In the draft Law on Teachers, the salary policy for teachers is given priority, in which the basic salary according to the teacher salary table is ranked highest.