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Physician Salary in Vietnam

The Vietnam median is $18,461 per year, with observed city pay up to Hanoi at $12,922.

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Physician pay in Vietnam: Hanoi leads, Hanoi trails

The Vietnam national median for a physician is 480.170.000 ₫ a year. Among 1 metros with observed data, pay runs from about 336.120.000 ₫ in Hanoi to 336.120.000 ₫ in Hanoi (1×).

Physicians diagnose and treat illness, drawing on years of medical training and specialization. Common screening skills include Diagnosis, Treatment, Clinical judgment, and Ethics.

A modeled national band runs about 307.308.800 ₫–691.444.800 ₫ around that midpoint. Licensing and immigration rules are independent of this cash sort. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +3% 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 480.170.000 ₫ 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 physician 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 healthcare titles on this site include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Pharmacist, and Physical Therapist.

How to use Physician pay data in Vietnam

Start with the national median (480.170.000 ₫), 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: 307.308.800 ₫ (10th) → 480.170.000 ₫ (median) → 691.444.800 ₫ (90th). Hanoi’s observed median is 336.120.000 ₫, with a local band about 223.000.000 ₫–506.590.000 ₫. If an offer is “at the Vietnam median” but the job is in Hanoi, you may still be under local market.

National median
$18,461
per year
Monthly (national)
$1,538
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$12,922
Hanoi, VN
Hourly (national)
$8.88
varies by city

Physician 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$12,922

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a physician make in Vietnam?
The national median is about 480.170.000 ₫ per year. Across 1 observed cities, pay ranges from about 336.120.000 ₫ to 336.120.000 ₫.
Which Vietnam city pays physicians the most?
Hanoi, VN leads observed metros at about 336.120.000 ₫ per year (-30% vs national).
How many Vietnam cities have physician salary data?
1 metros list observed physician percentiles in VND on this site.
Is physician in demand in Vietnam?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +3% over ten years. Local hiring still follows Vietnamese industry mix.