Decree No. 105 On the Determination of Monthly Allowances for Ministers and Deputy Ministers

Decree No. 105/SL dated 1949 abolishes previous decrees regarding monthly allowances for ministers and deputy ministers, and re-establishes new allowance levels for the President of the State, Chairman of the Government, Vice-Premier, Ministers, and Deputy Ministers. The decree also specifies family allowances based on the number of family members.

Document No.105
Document typeDecree
Issuing authorityCentral Account
Signed byHồ Chí Minh — Chủ tịch nước
Updated18/06/2026
FieldUncategorized
Issued date09/09/1949
Effective date24/09/1949
Expiry date01/05/1950
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

Decree No. 105/SL dated 1949 abolishes previous decrees regarding monthly allowances for ministers and deputy ministers, and re-establishes new allowance levels for the President of the State, Chairman of the Government, Vice-Premier, Ministers, and Deputy Ministers. The decree also specifies family allowances based on the number of family members.

Scope of application

President of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, Chairman of the Government, Vice-Premier, Ministers, and Deputy Ministers

Key points

  • The President of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam is entitled to a monthly allowance of 2,000đ (Article 2)
  • Ministers and Chief Commanders of the National Army and People's Militia are entitled to a monthly allowance of 1,500đ (Article 2)
  • Deputy Ministers are entitled to a monthly allowance of 1,400đ (Article 2)
  • Those with spouses or children under three years old receive an additional allowance equal to half the monthly allowance (Article 3)
  • Those with four to six children receive an additional allowance equal to three-quarters of the monthly allowance (Article 3)

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Enhance material conditions for senior officials, enabling them to focus on state management
  • May create income disparities among positions within the government, leading to inequality
  • Help stabilize the living standards of families working in administrative bodies

❓ Frequently asked questions

What is the monthly allowance for the President of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam?

2,000đ (Article 2)

What is the monthly allowance for Ministers and Chief Commanders of the National Army and People's Militia?

1,500đ (Article 2)

Those with spouses or children under three years old receive an additional allowance equal to what percentage of the monthly allowance?

Half the monthly allowance (Article 3)

Full text

 

 

 

 

DECREE-LAW

NO. 105/SL OF SEPTEMBER 9, 1949

ISSUED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM

THE PRESIDENT

OF THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM

Pursuant to Decree-Law No. 246-SL dated October 14, 1948, which established monthly allowances for Ministers and Deputy Ministers,

In response to the proposals of the Ministers of Interior Affairs and Finance,

Following the resolution of the Council of Ministers after consultation with the Standing Committee of the National Assembly,

ISSUES THE FOLLOWING DECREE-LAW:

Article 1- The above-mentioned Decree-Law No. 246-SL dated October 14, 1948 is hereby repealed.

Article 2- Monthly allowances for members of the Government, effective from August 1, 1949, are established as follows:

President of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam: 2,000đ

Chairman of the Government...1,700đ

Deputy Prime Minister...1,600đ

Minister and Chief Commander of the National Army and People's Militia of Vietnam...1,500đ

Deputy Minister...1,400đ

Article 3- Those who have a family are entitled to monthly allowances as follows:

Half allowance:

- Having a wife

- Having a wife and one to three children

- Having one to three children

Three-quarters allowance:

- Having four to six children

Equal to the allowance:

- Having seven or more children

Article 4- The Ministers of Interior and Finance shall implement this Decree-Law accordingly.

 

 

 

Ho Chi Minh

(Signed)

 

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