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Architect Salary in Vietnam

The Vietnam median is $19,211 per year, with observed city pay up to Hanoi at $13,448.

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Architect pay in Vietnam: Hanoi leads, Hanoi trails

The Vietnam national median for a architect is 499.700.000 ₫ a year. Among 1 metros with observed data, pay runs from about 349.790.000 ₫ in Hanoi to 349.790.000 ₫ in Hanoi (1×).

Architects design buildings and spaces that balance function, safety, and aesthetics. Common screening skills include Design, CAD, Codes, and Project mgmt.

A modeled national band runs about 319.808.000 ₫–719.568.000 ₫ around that midpoint. Licensing and immigration rules are independent of this cash sort. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +5% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every Vietnamese city.

When metro percentiles appear, prefer those over this national midpoint for a named city. Until then, treat 499.700.000 ₫ as a country-level sketch and pressure-test any offer with tax and cost-of-living tools.

Vietnam shows about 3.3% CPI in 2025. A architect raise that trails inflation is a real-pay cut even if it still beats last year’s peers. This occupation is also covered in 39 other countries — useful for remote or relocation shortlists, after FX and local tax. Nearby creative titles on this site include Graphic Designer, Copywriter, Video Editor, and Photographer.

How to use Architect pay data in Vietnam

Start with the national median (499.700.000 ₫), then pick the metro where you would actually work. Observed city rows below are stronger than a pay-index guess. If your city is missing, stay on this page for the country figure and check the Vietnam hub for other careers.

Convert gross through the salary calculator before comparing two cities — tax and rent often reorder a cash ranking. Figures are estimates for research, not employer bands.

National band vs top metro

National sketch: 319.808.000 ₫ (10th) → 499.700.000 ₫ (median) → 719.568.000 ₫ (90th). Hanoi’s observed median is 349.790.000 ₫, with a local band about 229.120.000 ₫–534.000.000 ₫. If an offer is “at the Vietnam median” but the job is in Hanoi, you may still be under local market.

National median
$19,211
per year
Monthly (national)
$1,601
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$13,448
Hanoi, VN
Hourly (national)
$9.24
varies by city

Architect salary by city in Vietnam

Cities below have observed metro percentiles for this role. Prefer these over national-only estimates when you are relocating to a specific market.

CityPer year
Hanoi, VN$13,448

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a architect make in Vietnam?
The national median is about 499.700.000 ₫ per year. Across 1 observed cities, pay ranges from about 349.790.000 ₫ to 349.790.000 ₫.
Which Vietnam city pays architects the most?
Hanoi, VN leads observed metros at about 349.790.000 ₫ per year (-30% vs national).
How many Vietnam cities have architect salary data?
1 metros list observed architect percentiles in VND on this site.
Is architect in demand in Vietnam?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +5% over ten years. Local hiring still follows Vietnamese industry mix.