Average Administrative Assistant Salary in Vietnam for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Administrative Assistant salary for 2024 in Vietnam and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Vietnamese đồng. To keep things simple, we are using the VND currency code instead of the currency symbol ₫.

How Much Does an Administrative Assistant Make in Vietnam?

An Administrative Assistant working in Vietnam will typically earn around 111,119,100 VND per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 52,201,800 VND to the highest average salary of 175,200,500 VND.

Average Annual Salary
111,119,100 VND
Average Monthly Salary
9,259,925 VND

Lowest Annual Salary
52,201,800 VND
Lowest Monthly Salary
4,350,150 VND

Highest Annual Salary
175,200,500 VND
Highest Monthly Salary
14,600,041 VND

These are average salaries for an Administrative Assistant in Vietnam and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for an Administrative Assistant to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Administrative Assistant salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Administrative Assistant Salaries in Vietnam

So we've looked at the average salaries an Administrative Assistant will earn in Vietnam. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that an Administrative Assistant can earn between 52,201,800 VND and 175,200,500 VND on average in Vietnam. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for an Administrative Assistant in Vietnam is 117,720,200 VND. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 117,720,200 VND, and 50% of the population earn more than 117,720,200 VND.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Administrative Assistant salary in Vietnam, 25% of the population are earning less than 76,439,700 VND while 75% of the population earn more than 76,439,700 VND.

75% of the population earn less than 156,000,100 VND, and 25% of the population earn more than 156,000,100 VND.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Administrative Assistant Salary by Experience Level in Vietnam

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average administrative assistant salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. An Administrative Assistant in Vietnam that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 60,239,600 VND.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Administrative Assistant salary would increase to 83,040,600 VND.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as an Administrative Assistant, the average salary would be 118,198,900 VND.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 144,001,700 VND.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. An Administrative Assistant with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 152,398,600 VND.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For an Administrative Assistant with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 165,599,600 VND.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
60,239,600 VND
2-5 Years +38%
83,040,600 VND
5-10 Years +42%
118,198,900 VND
10-15 Years +22%
144,001,700 VND
15-20 Years +6%
152,398,600 VND
20+ Years +9%
165,599,600 VND

Administrative Assistant Salary by Education Level in Vietnam

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for an Administrative Assistant in Vietnam based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • High School. An Administrative Assistant in Vietnam with a high school education can earn an average salary of 71,999,700 VND.

  • Certificate or Diploma. An Administrative Assistant in Vietnam with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 108,959,200 VND.

  • Bachelor's Degree. An Administrative Assistant in Vietnam with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 163,201,300 VND.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
71,999,700 VND
Certificate or Diploma +51%
108,959,200 VND
Bachelor's Degree +50%
163,201,300 VND

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Vietnam is around 86,100,000 to 258,000,000 VND and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Administrative Assistant Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Vietnam, a male administrative assistant will earn an average of 105,838,700 VND, while a female administrative assistant will earn around 117,600,500 VND.

This means that a male administrative assistant earns approximately 10% less than a female administrative assistant for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Vietnam

Male
105,838,700 VND
Female +10%
117,600,500 VND

Administrative Assistant Average Pay Raise in Vietnam

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for an Administrative Assistant in Vietnam is around 9% every 19 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Vietnam is around 9% every 17 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 9 ÷ 19 ) × 12  = 6%

What this means is that an Administrative Assistant in Vietnam can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 6% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Vietnam for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Vietnam.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
2%
Energy
4%
Information Technology
6%
Healthcare
8%
Travel
1%
Construction
3%
Education
5%

Administrative Assistant Bonus and Incentive Rates in Vietnam

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

An Administrative Assistant is a low bonus based job, with 31% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

69% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 0% to 4%.

Received Bonus
31%
No Bonus
69%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Vietnam earn approximately 9% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
213,601,200 VND
Private Sector -9%
196,799,500 VND

Salaries for Jobs Similar to an Administrative Assistant

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to an Administrative Assistant in Vietnam.

Job Title Category Salary
Accreditation Specialist Administration / Reception / Secretarial 246,000,200 VND
Admin Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 74,161,900 VND
Admin Executive Administration / Reception / Secretarial 113,399,400 VND
Administrative Aide Administration / Reception / Secretarial 80,998,900 VND
Administrative Analyst Administration / Reception / Secretarial 157,201,600 VND
Administrative Associate Administration / Reception / Secretarial 111,480,700 VND
Administrative Coordinator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 99,958,900 VND
Administrative Manager Administration / Reception / Secretarial 157,201,600 VND
Administrative Officer Administration / Reception / Secretarial 108,000,700 VND
Administrative Receptionist Administration / Reception / Secretarial 99,601,100 VND
Administrative Secretary Administration / Reception / Secretarial 96,721,900 VND
Administrative Specialist Administration / Reception / Secretarial 108,361,200 VND
Administrative Support Administration / Reception / Secretarial 89,281,500 VND
Administrative Technician Administration / Reception / Secretarial 89,281,500 VND
Board Secretary Administration / Reception / Secretarial 101,519,900 VND
Branch Office Administrator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 178,800,800 VND
Business Administrator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 160,800,900 VND
Business Office Manager Administration / Reception / Secretarial 282,000,500 VND
Central Office Operator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 99,958,900 VND
Clerical Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 68,281,500 VND
Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 71,039,200 VND
Commercial Administrator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 157,201,600 VND
Commissions Processor Administration / Reception / Secretarial 130,799,600 VND
Conveyancing Secretary Administration / Reception / Secretarial 96,721,900 VND
Corporate Receptionist Administration / Reception / Secretarial 104,159,300 VND
Creditors Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 100,321,300 VND
Data Entry Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 69,599,200 VND
Data Entry Specialist Administration / Reception / Secretarial 104,521,900 VND
Document Controller Administration / Reception / Secretarial 92,400,700 VND
Document Management Specialist Administration / Reception / Secretarial 138,000,600 VND
Executive Administrative Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 115,918,500 VND
Executive Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 114,960,700 VND
Executive Officer Administration / Reception / Secretarial 130,799,600 VND
Executive Personal Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 134,400,400 VND
Executive Secretary Administration / Reception / Secretarial 116,521,600 VND
File Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 73,558,300 VND
Front Desk Attendant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 99,838,700 VND
Front Desk Coordinator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 128,400,500 VND
Front Desk Manager Administration / Reception / Secretarial 166,799,600 VND
Front Desk Receptionist Administration / Reception / Secretarial 100,439,300 VND
Front Desk Shift Leader Administration / Reception / Secretarial 119,041,800 VND
Front Office Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 91,439,200 VND
Front Office Executive Administration / Reception / Secretarial 130,799,600 VND
Group Services Manager Administration / Reception / Secretarial 291,598,200 VND
Head Receptionist Administration / Reception / Secretarial 127,201,600 VND
Inquiry and Admissions Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 67,441,500 VND
Key Account Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 117,959,400 VND
Keyboard and Data Entry Operator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 69,001,000 VND
Leasing Administrator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 134,400,400 VND
Legal Secretary Administration / Reception / Secretarial 106,319,100 VND
Librarian Administration / Reception / Secretarial 130,799,600 VND
Mail Processing Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 59,281,600 VND
Mail Sorting Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 62,279,800 VND
Mailroom Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 61,441,300 VND
Mailroom Manager Administration / Reception / Secretarial 122,398,700 VND
Management Support Secretary Administration / Reception / Secretarial 107,039,100 VND
Master Programme Coordinator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 209,999,300 VND
Medical Receptionist Administration / Reception / Secretarial 116,038,700 VND
Meeting and Event Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 115,918,500 VND
Meeting and Event Manager Administration / Reception / Secretarial 262,800,400 VND
Night Manager Administration / Reception / Secretarial 158,398,200 VND
Office Administrator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 158,398,200 VND
Office Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 72,119,000 VND
Office Automation Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 129,601,700 VND
Office Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 86,641,400 VND
Office Coordinator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 98,761,000 VND
Office Manager Administration / Reception / Secretarial 178,800,800 VND
Office Services Coordinator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 142,799,100 VND
Office Supervisor Administration / Reception / Secretarial 127,201,600 VND
Operations Analyst Administration / Reception / Secretarial 227,999,700 VND
Operations Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 119,041,800 VND
Operations Manager Administration / Reception / Secretarial 264,000,100 VND
Personal Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 108,361,200 VND
Planning Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 119,518,500 VND
Process Expert Administration / Reception / Secretarial 159,601,400 VND
Program Coordinator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 141,598,200 VND
Programme Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 127,201,600 VND
Project Administrator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 181,199,700 VND
Project Coordinator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 236,398,300 VND
Query Administrator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 125,999,700 VND
Reception Team Lead Administration / Reception / Secretarial 129,601,700 VND
Receptionist Administration / Reception / Secretarial 99,241,400 VND
Records Officer Administration / Reception / Secretarial 84,718,900 VND
Registry Administrator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 111,961,900 VND
Registry and Filing Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 74,161,900 VND
Rental Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 72,240,100 VND
Schedule Officer Administration / Reception / Secretarial 69,599,200 VND
Scheduler Administration / Reception / Secretarial 81,240,300 VND
School Secretary Administration / Reception / Secretarial 101,160,500 VND
Secretary Administration / Reception / Secretarial 96,358,400 VND
Service Reception Head Administration / Reception / Secretarial 125,999,700 VND
Switchboard Operator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 91,319,700 VND
Technical Program Manager Administration / Reception / Secretarial 236,398,300 VND
Technical Project Manager Administration / Reception / Secretarial 254,401,100 VND
Typist Administration / Reception / Secretarial 81,719,100 VND
Unit Secretary Administration / Reception / Secretarial 93,718,300 VND
Wayleave Officer Administration / Reception / Secretarial 72,840,900 VND

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in Vietnam, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Da Nang 102,718,900 VND
Ha Noi 118,441,000 VND
Hai Phong 104,040,600 VND
Thanh Pho Ho Chi Minh 122,398,700 VND

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