Employee Cost Calculator
Estimate the true cost of hiring
Use our free employee cost calculator to estimate what it really costs to hire employees, including salary, employer contributions, benefits, and taxes in Vietnam.
Employee Cost Calculator
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What you need to know about this estimate
Understanding how HIREVN calculates the total cost of hiring talent in Vietnam through our EOR service.
What does this estimate cover?
The estimate includes gross salary, all mandatory employer contributions under Vietnamese law (social insurance, health insurance, unemployment insurance), trade union fees, and HIREVN's EOR platform fee.
Do I need a legal entity in Vietnam?
No. HIREVN acts as the legal employer on your behalf. You direct the work; we handle all employment contracts, payroll, taxes, and compliance with Vietnamese labor law — no local entity required.
How accurate are the salary figures?
Figures are based on HIREVN's live payroll data across Vietnam. Rates reflect current statutory contributions and are updated regularly to align with government regulation changes.
How quickly can I onboard talent?
HIREVN can onboard your Vietnamese employee within 1–3 business days. We prepare the compliant employment contract, run payroll from day one, and handle all registrations with Vietnamese authorities.
What does the HIREVN platform fee include?
Our fee covers full payroll processing, employment contract management, statutory compliance, HR support, and value-added services including work permits, background checks, and talent sourcing across Vietnam.
Full-time employee or contractor?
This calculator is designed for full-time employees hired through HIREVN's EOR model. If you need to engage independent contractors in Vietnam, HIREVN also offers a separate contractor management solution.
Vietnam Hiring Costs
The true cost of hiring talent in Vietnam
Paying a Vietnamese employee's salary is just the starting point. As a foreign employer, you are also legally required to cover mandatory statutory contributions — which can add 25–35% on top of gross salary before any benefits or admin costs.
On top of gross salary, foreign employers must budget for:
Managing these obligations in Vietnam without a local entity is complex and legally risky. HIREVN's EOR service handles every one of these requirements on your behalf.
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17.5%
Social Insurance (ER)
3%
Health Insurance (ER)
1%
Unemployment Ins. (ER)
2%
Trade Union Fee
Social Insurance (17.5%): Mandatory pension, sickness, and maternity contributions paid by the employer.
Health Insurance (3%): Compulsory health coverage contribution to Vietnam's public health fund.
Unemployment Insurance (1%): Required contribution to Vietnam's unemployment support fund.
Trade Union Fee (2%): Mandatory contribution regardless of whether a union exists at your company.
13th-month bonus: Customary in Vietnam and expected by employees, typically equivalent to one month's gross salary.
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HIREVN EOR Service
Hire talent in Vietnam without setting up a local company
HIREVN acts as the legal employer of your Vietnamese staff. You retain full control over day-to-day work and deliverables — we take care of everything else required under Vietnamese law, so you can hire with confidence from day one.
With HIREVN as your EOR partner, you get:
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Compliant employment contracts drafted under Vietnamese Labor Code — signed within 1–3 business days.
Full payroll processing — salary disbursement, social insurance, health insurance, personal income tax withholding, all handled on time every month.
Work permit & visa support for foreign employees working in Vietnam, managed end-to-end by our immigration team.
Ongoing HR & compliance support — disciplinary processes, termination management, and regulatory updates so you are never caught off guard.
Talent sourcing & background checks — optional add-on services to help you find and verify the right candidates across Vietnam.
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HOW IT WORKS
From offer letter to payroll-ready — in 5 days
HIREVN handles every step of the employment lifecycle in Vietnam — so you can focus on building your business.
Step01
Hire anyone in Vietnam
Tell us who you want to hire. We draft a compliant Vietnamese employment contract within 24 hours — no local entity needed.
- No company registration required
- Compliant contract in Vietnamese & English
- Contract ready within 24 hours
24hContract ready
Step02
Onboard in 5 days
We handle everything from contract signing to SHUI registration — your employee is fully onboarded, insured, and payroll-ready in as little as 5 business days.
- SHUI (social insurance) registration
- Digital contract signing & document collection
- Employee portal access set up
5 daysAvg. onboarding
Step03
Run payroll accurately
Every month, HIREVN processes your Vietnam payroll — gross-to-net calculations, SHUI deductions, PIT withholding — and transfers salary in VND or your preferred currency.
- Gross-to-net payroll in VND or any currency
- SHUI contributions & PIT withholding
- 99% payroll accuracy — zero penalties
99%Payroll accuracy
Step04
Manage your team
A single dashboard to manage your Vietnam employees — time-off, contract updates, benefits, and HR requests — all handled by your dedicated HIREVN account manager.
- Leave management & time tracking
- Contract amendments & salary changes
- Dedicated account manager — 24/5
24/5Expert support
Step05
Stay 100% compliant
HIREVN monitors Vietnamese labor law changes so you never have to. We handle PIT finalization, SHUI reporting, and all government filings — on time, every time.
- Annual PIT finalization for all employees
- Monthly SHUI reporting to authorities
- Zero penalties guaranteed
100%Compliant
Vietnam EOR Platform
Hire top Vietnamese talent
without the complexity.
HIREVN handles payroll, compliance, contracts and HR — so you can focus on building your team in Vietnam.
No setup fees
Full legal compliance
Onboard in 48 hours
Companies worldwide hire in Vietnam through HIREVN
Foreign businesses from every continent rely on HIREVN as their legal employer of record in Vietnam — handling contracts, payroll, SHUI, and full labor law compliance on their behalf.
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