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Professor Salary in Vietnam

Professors teach at the college level and often conduct original research in their field. The Vietnam median is $19,930 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$19,930
per year
Monthly (national)
$1,661
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$19,930
Haiphong, VN
Hourly (national)
$9.58
varies by city

Professor salary by city in Vietnam

CityPer year
Haiphong, VN$19,930
Cần Thơ, VN$19,930
Huế, VN$19,930
Da Nang, VN$19,930
Biên Hòa, VN$19,930
Thanh Hóa, VN$19,930
Vinh, VN$19,930
Thuận An, VN$19,930
Nha Trang, VN$19,930
Thủ Đức, VN$19,930
Qui Nhon, VN$19,930
Hanoi, VN$13,951

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a professor make in Vietnam?
The national median professor salary in Vietnam is about 521.990.000 ₫ per year (43.499.200 ₫ per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about 365.390.000 ₫ to 521.990.000 ₫.
Which Vietnam city pays professors the most?
Haiphong, VN pays the most at about 521.990.000 ₫ per year.
Which Vietnam city pays professors the least?
Among cities we cover, Hanoi, VN is on the lower end at about 365.390.000 ₫ per year for a professor.
What is the typical salary range for a professor in Vietnam?
Across Vietnam cities we cover, professor pay commonly spans from about 275.600.000 ₫ at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 751.665.600 ₫ for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Vietnam cities have professor salary data?
Pay by Role publishes professor pay for 12 cities in Vietnam, all shown in VND.
Is professor in demand in Vietnam?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +8% over the next decade. Related education roles on Pay by Role include Teacher, School Principal.