School Principal Salary in Vietnam
School principals lead schools, managing staff, students, budgets, and academics. The Vietnam median is $21,435 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$21,435
per year
Monthly (national)
$1,786
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$21,435
Haiphong, VN
Hourly (national)
$10.31
varies by city
School Principal salary by city in Vietnam
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haiphong, VN | $21,435 | $1,786 | 0% |
| Cần Thơ, VN | $21,435 | $1,786 | 0% |
| Huế, VN | $21,435 | $1,786 | 0% |
| Da Nang, VN | $21,435 | $1,786 | 0% |
| Biên Hòa, VN | $21,435 | $1,786 | 0% |
| Thanh Hóa, VN | $21,435 | $1,786 | 0% |
| Vinh, VN | $21,435 | $1,786 | 0% |
| Thuận An, VN | $21,435 | $1,786 | 0% |
| Nha Trang, VN | $21,435 | $1,786 | 0% |
| Thủ Đức, VN | $21,435 | $1,786 | 0% |
| Qui Nhon, VN | $21,435 | $1,786 | 0% |
| Hanoi, VN | $15,004 | $1,250 | -30% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a school principal make in Vietnam?
- The national median school principal salary in Vietnam is about 561.400.000 ₫ per year (46.783.300 ₫ per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about 392.980.000 ₫ to 561.400.000 ₫.
- Which Vietnam city pays school principals the most?
- Haiphong, VN pays the most at about 561.400.000 ₫ per year.
- Which Vietnam city pays school principals the least?
- Among cities we cover, Hanoi, VN is on the lower end at about 392.980.000 ₫ per year for a school principal.
- What is the typical salary range for a school principal in Vietnam?
- Across Vietnam cities we cover, school principal pay commonly spans from about 296.400.000 ₫ at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 777.539.000 ₫ for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many Vietnam cities have school principal salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes school principal pay for 12 cities in Vietnam, all shown in VND.
- Is school principal in demand in Vietnam?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +1% over the next decade. Related education roles on Pay by Role include Teacher, Professor.