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Plumber Salary in Haiphong, VN

The average plumber in Haiphong, VN earns $13,127 per year — about $930 /mo after a simplified national tax estimate. Plumbers install and repair piping, fixtures, and water systems.

Showing amounts in USD (USD default; source data is VND). FX as of Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:02:31 +0000. Convert currencies

After tax?

$11,158/yr

~15% effective national income tax on the median. Excludes most payroll/social levies and local taxes.

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Afford rent?

$1,650/mo 1BR

About 177% of estimated take-home — budget looks tight with ~$2,570 short /mo after modeled costs. Modeled, not a listing.

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Compared with…?

% vs Haiphong median (FX-adjusted abroad).

Average salary
$13,127
gross / year
Est. take-home
$11,158
~15% effective tax
Hourly equivalent
$6.31
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs. Vietnam avg
0%
above average

Gross salary figures come from public labour-market data. Take-home, rent, savings, inflation, and trends are simplified models for research — not payroll, listings, or immigration advice. Methodology.

Plumber salary range in Haiphong

Pay varies with experience, employer, and specialization. Here is the typical distribution for this role in Haiphong, VN.

$8,99210TH$11,05925TH$13,127MEDIAN$15,65475TH$18,18190TH
Estimated pay distribution — the curve peaks at the median and widens with the pay range.
PercentileAnnual salary
10th percentile (entry)$8,992
25th percentile$11,059
Median (50th)typical$13,127
75th percentile$15,654
90th percentile (senior)$18,181

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50th

$13,127 puts you in the 50th percentile. You earn more than about 50% of plumbers in Haiphong, VN. That’s right around the typical pay for this role.

$8,992$13,127$18,181

Salary insights

A typical plumber in Haiphong, VN earns about 343.810.000 ₫ a year and pays about the Vietnam average. Living costs sit near the global baseline (COL index 100). After a simplified tax estimate, typical rent, and everyday costs, the median paycheck looks tight — higher senior pay or lower housing costs would matter a lot here. Local pay lines up closely with the national median often used for remote or location-flexible offers. An illustrative model tied to local inflation and the role’s outlook suggests pay has risen about 17% over the last few years. Treat every figure as an estimate for research — not a personal offer or immigration advice.

Data-grounded summary from this page’s pay, COL, tax, and trend models — not a generative essay unrelated to the figures.

Cost of living, rent & savings

Haiphong’s cost of living is 100 vs. a baseline of 100 (US national average). After adjusting for local prices, the median plumber salary is worth about $13,127 in baseline-priced terms.

Est. rent (1BR)
$1,650/mo
Other living costs
$1,850/mo
Savings potential
-$2,570/mo after tax & costs

Rent and leftover use a COL-scaled single-adult model and the same simplified tax estimate as above (Flat ~15% effective-rate estimate. Rough national income-tax estimate; excludes social security, local taxes, and credits.). Adjust assumptions in the COL calculator.

Inflation

Approximate recent consumer-price inflation in Vietnam is about 3.5% per year. Use the inflation calculator to adjust a past salary or offer for purchasing power.

Remote equivalent

The Vietnam national median for this role is about $13,127— a common benchmark for remote or location-flexible offers. Local Haiphong pay is roughly the same.

Historical trend

Illustrative median pay over the last few years — about +17% across the window.

$11,178
2022
$11,636
2023
$12,113
2024
$12,610
2025
$13,127
2026

Illustrative model based on approximate inflation and the role’s long-term outlook — not a surveyed year-by-year history.

Visa information

Employer-sponsored work visa

Skilled foreign workers usually need a job offer and an employer-sponsored work authorisation. Rules, quotas, and salary thresholds change often — confirm on the official government immigration site before relocating.

Difficulty for typical skilled hires: moderate. General orientation only — confirm on the official Vietnam immigration site before relocating or accepting an offer.

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Plumber salary in other Vietnam cities

Same role, different city — % gap is vs Haiphong.

CityMedian
Cần Thơ, VN$13,127/yr
Huế, VN$13,127/yr
Da Nang, VN$13,127/yr
Biên Hòa, VN$13,127/yr
Thanh Hóa, VN$13,127/yr
Vinh, VN$13,127/yr
Thuận An, VN$13,127/yr
Nha Trang, VN$13,127/yr

Plumber salary in other countries

Capital/largest city sample for each market. % gap converts foreign medians into VND before comparing with Haiphong.

CountryLocal median
Switzerland flagSwitzerlande.g. Zürich$116,028/yr
Norway flagNorwaye.g. Oslo$102,262/yr
United States flagUnited Statese.g. Los Angeles$99,100/yr
Israel flagIsraele.g. Jerusalem$89,988/yr
Denmark flagDenmarke.g. Copenhagen$88,211/yr
Australia flagAustraliae.g. Sydney$80,501/yr
Belgium flagBelgiume.g. Brussels$78,240/yr
Singapore flagSingaporee.g. Singapore$75,748/yr
Netherlands flagNetherlandse.g. Rotterdam$74,476/yr
United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdome.g. London$74,164/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average plumber salary in Haiphong, VN?
The average plumber salary in Haiphong, VN is about 343.810.000 ₫ per year, or roughly 165.293,27 ₫ per hour.
What is the salary range for a plumber in Haiphong, VN?
Most plumber salaries in Haiphong, VN fall between 235.509.900 ₫ (entry level) and 476.176.900 ₫ (senior level). The 25th–75th percentile band is 289.659.900 ₫ to 409.993.400 ₫.
How much does a plumber make per month in Haiphong, VN?
A typical plumber in Haiphong, VN earns about 28.650.800 ₫ per month before tax, based on the annual median of 343.810.000 ₫.
How does Haiphong, VN pay compare to the Vietnam average?
Haiphong, VN pays about the Vietnam average for this role.
What is the cost-of-living-adjusted plumber salary in Haiphong, VN?
After adjusting for local prices (cost-of-living index 100, where 100 is the US baseline), the median plumber salary in Haiphong, VN is worth roughly 343.810.000 ₫ in US-baseline terms.
What skills do plumbers need?
Common skills for a plumber include Piping, Fixtures, Code, Troubleshooting, Safety. Actual requirements vary by employer and seniority.
Is plumber a growing career?
Employment for plumber roles is projected to change by about +6% over the next decade. Local demand in Haiphong, VN can differ from the national outlook.
What is take-home pay for a plumber in Haiphong, VN?
A simplified national income-tax estimate puts median take-home near 292.238.500 ₫ per year (about 24.353.200 ₫ per month), or roughly 15% effective tax on the gross median. Real net pay varies with local taxes, benefits, and filing status.
How much rent might a plumber pay in Haiphong, VN?
A modeled modest 1-bedroom runs about 43.215.600 ₫ per month in Haiphong, VN, scaled from a US baseline by the local cost-of-living index (100). Actual listings vary by neighborhood and size.
Where do these Haiphong, VN salary figures come from?
Figures on Pay by Role are aggregated from public labour-market salary APIs, shown in VND, and refreshed periodically. They are estimates for informational purposes only and are not a guarantee of individual pay.