The base salary for public employees and armed forces will raise to VND2.53 million ($96.2) per month.

The Government has decided to increase base salary for
public employees and armed forces VND2.53 million ($96.2) per month from VND2.34 million
($88.9) from July 1, 2026, according to the Government’s latest Decree No.
161/2026/ND-CP.

The base salary will be the basis for calculating monthly
salaries for cadres, civil servants, and public employees by multiplying it by
their corresponding coefficient.

The Government on May 15 also issued Decree No.
162/2026/ND-CP regarding the adjustment of pensions, social insurance
allowances, and monthly allowances. Effective from July 1 this year, monthly pensions
and social insurance benefits will increase by 8%.

VnEconomy-Nhật Dương