According to the draft Decree regulating the minimum wage for employees working under labor contracts, the Ministry of Home Affairs proposed to increase the minimum wage by 7.2% compared to the current level, applicable from January 1, 2026.
The draft stipulates the minimum monthly salary levels in 4 regions as follows: Region I is 5,310,000 VND/month, Region II is 4,730,000 VND/month, Region III is 4,140,000 VND/month, Region IV is 3,700,000 VND/month.
Compared to the first draft, after synthesizing comments from localities, the Ministry of Home Affairs has proposed to adjust some localities applying the minimum wage to suit the current practical situation.
Previously, Decree No. 128/2025 of the Government stipulated a list of areas applying the minimum wage according to the new commune-level administrative unit.
However, after localities operate under new provincial-level administrative units, some areas have applied reorganization and changes compared to the time of issuance of Decree 128/2025 in June.
At the same time, Decree 128/2025 will expire from March 1, 2027. Therefore, the Ministry of Home Affairs proposes to stipulate a new list of areas of application, on the basis of inheriting the current list prescribed in Decree 128, and having a review and update according to the proposal of the Provincial People's Committee.
Adjust from region II to region I: Wards of Chu Van An, Chi Linh, Tran Hung Dao, Nguyen Trai, Tran Nhan Tong, Le Dai Hanh, Kinh Mon, Nguyen Dai Nang, Tran Lieu, Bac An Phu, Pham Su Manh, Nhi Chieu and the communes of Nam An Phu, Nam Sach, Thai Tan, Hop Tien, Tran Phu, An Phu, Cam Giang, Cam Giang, Cam Giang, Tue Tinh, Mao Dien, Ke Sat, Binh Giang, Duong An, Thuong Hong, Gia Loc, Yet Kieu, Gia Phuc, Truong Tan, Tu Ky, Tan Ky, Dai Son, Chi Minh, Lac Phuong, Nguyen Giay, Nguyen Luong Bang, Thai Khe, Kim Lai, Hai Phong City, Hai Phong City.
Currently, the minimum wage of region II currently applied under Decree 74/2024 is 4,410,000 VND/month, while the minimum wage of region I is expected to increase to 5,310,000 VND.
Therefore, areas that are adjusted from region II to region I will have their minimum wage adjusted up to VND900,000/month.
