Decree No. 182/2013/ND-CP stipulates the minimum wage levels for workers employed in enterprises, cooperatives, production cooperatives, farms, households, individuals, and organizations that hire labor.

Decree No. 182/2013/ND-CP stipulates the minimum wage levels applicable to workers employed in enterprises, cooperatives, production cooperatives, farms, households, and individuals in Vietnam. The minimum wage levels are divided into four regions with different thresholds.

Document No.182/2013/NĐ-CP
Document typeDecree
Issuing authorityMinistry of Home Affairs
Signed byNguyễn Tấn Dũng — Thủ tướng
Updated25/06/2026
SectorLabour, War Invalids and Social Affairs
FieldLabourWagesRemuneration
Issued date14/11/2013
Effective date31/12/2013
Expiry date01/01/2015
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

Decree No. 182/2013/ND-CP stipulates the minimum wage levels applicable to workers employed in enterprises, cooperatives, production cooperatives, farms, households, and individuals in Vietnam. The minimum wage levels are divided into four regions with different thresholds.

Scope of application

Enterprises, cooperatives, production cooperatives, farms, households, individuals, and organizations that hire labor in Vietnam.

Key points

  • Enterprises, cooperatives, production cooperatives, farms, households, individuals, and organizations that hire labor.
  • Minimum wage levels by region: Region I - 2,700,000 VND/month; Region II - 2,400,000 VND/month; Region III - 2,100,000 VND/month; Region IV - 1,900,000 VND/month.
  • Workers performing the simplest tasks must not be paid less than the minimum wage level by region.
  • The lowest wage for skilled workers must be at least 7% higher than the minimum wage level by region.
  • This Decree takes effect from December 31, 2013, and applies from January 1, 2014.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Enhance workers' rights through the establishment of minimum wage levels by region.
  • Assist enterprises in adjusting their pay scales and salary grids in accordance with the law.
  • Enterprises need time to adapt to the new wage levels, which may affect the financial plans of some enterprises.

❓ Frequently asked questions

When does the minimum wage level by region apply?

The minimum wage level by region is applied from January 1, 2014, according to Decree No. 182/2013/ND-CP.

What is the salary for workers performing the simplest tasks?

Workers performing the simplest tasks must not be paid less than the minimum wage level by region, specifically 2,700,000 VND/month in Region I.

How much higher must the lowest wage for skilled workers be compared to the minimum wage level?

The lowest wage for skilled workers must be at least 7% higher than the minimum wage level by region.

To whom does this Decree apply?

This Decree applies to enterprises, cooperatives, production cooperatives, farms, households, individuals, and organizations that hire labor in Vietnam.

When does this Decree take effect?

This Decree takes effect from December 31, 2013, and applies from January 1, 2014.

Full text

THE GOVERNMENT

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Number: 182/2013/NĐ-CP
Hanoi, November 14, 2013

DECREE

Article 24Prescribing the minimum wage levels for regions applicable to workers employed by enterprises,This Resolution takes effect from the date it is adopted by the National Assembly.workers employed by enterprises,

cooperatives, production cooperatives, farms, households, individuals, and organizations that hire labor,

organizations that hire workers

___________________

Pursuant to the Law Torganization C"b) In addition to the lists of public services issued according to the provisions of Clause 2, Article 4 of this Decree, specialized agencies under provincial People's Committees shall report to the provincial People's Committee for decision-making on amending, supplementing, or issuing the list of public services funded by the state budget within their jurisdiction and consistent with the local budget capacity within the approved budget by the Provincial People's Assembly, and send it to the Ministry of Finance and relevant ministries and sectors for supervision during implementation."Pursuant to the Vocational Education Law dated July 27, 20091;

Pursuant to the Maritime Code of Vietnam LThe Government issues this Decree amending and

Pursuant to the Law Domestic air passenger transport service on regular basic economy classenterprises on November 29,amendyear 2005;

Pursuant to the proposal of the Minister of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs,;

h"b) In addition to the lists of public services issued according to the provisions of Clause 2, Article 4 of this Decree, specialized agencies under provincial People's Committees shall report to the provincial People's Committee for decision-making on amending, supplementing, or issuing the list of public services funded by the state budget within their jurisdiction and consistent with the local budget capacity within the approved budget by the Provincial People's Assembly, and send it to the Ministry of Finance and relevant ministries and sectors for supervision during implementation."the Government promulgates this Decree prescribing the minimum wage levels for regions applicable to workers employed by enterprises, cooperatives, production cooperatives, farms, households, individuals, and organizations that hire labor. lThis Decree prescribes the minimum wage levels for regions applicable to workers employed by enterprises, cooperatives, production cooperatives, farms, households, individuals, and organizations that hire labor.No.with workersiproduction cooperatives, farms,, amended and supplemented by Decree No. 109/2025/NĐ-CP and Decree No. 193/2025/NĐ-CP organizations that hire labor. This Decree applies to enterprises, cooperatives, cooperative federations, production cooperatives, farms, agencies, organizations, and individuals as prescribed in Clauses 1, 2, and 3 of this Article, which are collectively referred to as enterprises. lLabor,

Article 1. Scope of Regulation

Clause 2. The areas to which the minimum wage levels apply are specified in the Appendix attached to this Decree.

Article 2. Applicability

Article 4. Application of Minimum Wage Levels for Regions

2. Cooperatives, cooperative unions, production cooperatives, farms, households, individuals and other Vietnamese organizations that hire labor.

1. The minimum wage levels for regions prescribed in Clause 1, Article 3 of this Decree serve as the basis for enterprises and workers to negotiate wages ensuring:

Article 3. Minimum Wage Levels

1. The minimum wage levels applicable to enterprises are as follows:

a) A monthly rate of VND 2,700,000 applicable to enterprises operating in areas within Region I.

b) A monthly rate of VND 2,400,000 applicable to enterprises operating in areas within Region II.

c) A monthly rate of VND 2,100,000 applicable to enterprises operating in areas within Region III.

d) A monthly rate of VND 1,900,000 applicable to enterprises operating in areas within Region IV.

a) The monthly wage paid to untrained workers performing the simplest tasks under normal working conditions, ensuring sufficient working hours in a month and completing agreed-upon work quotas or standards shall not be lower than the minimum wage level for the region.

b) The lowest wage paid to trained workers (including those trained by the enterprise itself) must be at least 7% higher than the minimum wage level for the region.

2. Based on the minimum wage levels for regions prescribed in Clause 1, Article 3 of this Decree, enterprises shall determine and adjust their salary scales and wage levels in employment contracts to comply with labor laws.

3. Enterprises are encouraged to negotiate and pay workers wages higher than the minimum wage levels prescribed in Clause 1, Article 3 and Clause 1 of this Article.

1. This Decree takes effect from December 31, 2013. The minimum wage levels for regions prescribed in Clause 1, Article 3 of this Decree will be applied from January 1, 2014.

2. This Decree replaces Decree No. 103/2012/NĐ-CP dated December 4, 2012 of the Government prescribing the minimum wage levels for regions applicable to workers employed by enterprises, cooperatives, production cooperatives, farms, households, individuals, and organizations that hire labor.

1. The Minister of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs is responsible for guiding the implementation of this Decree.

Article 5. Effective Date

2. The Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs shall take the lead and coordinate with the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor, the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Vietnam Federation of Cooperatives, the Vietnam Association of Small and Medium Enterprises, relevant ministries, agencies, and provincial People's Committees to publicize and disseminate this Decree to workers and employers, monitor and supervise the implementation of the minimum wage levels for regions prescribed in this Decree; and submit proposals to the Government for consideration and adjustment of the minimum wage levels for regions as prescribed.

3. Ministers, Heads of ministerial-level agencies, Heads of agencies under the Government, Chairpersons of provincial People's Committees directly under the central government, and relevant agencies and enterprises are responsible for implementing this Decree./.

Article 6. Responsibility for Implementation

1. The Minister of Labor - Invalids and Social Affairs shall be responsible for guiding the implementation of this Decree.

2. The Ministry of Labor - Invalids and Social Affairs shall take the lead, coordinate with the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor, the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Vietnam Union of Cooperative Organizations, the Vietnam Association of Small and Medium Enterprises, relevant ministries, agencies, and provincial People's Committees under the central government to disseminate and popularize information about the minimum regional wage levels prescribed in this Decree to workers and employers; monitor and supervise the implementation of these wage levels; and submit proposals to the Government for consideration and adjustment of the minimum regional wage levels as prescribed.

3. Ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, heads of governmental agencies, Chairpersons of provincial People's Committees under the central government, and relevant agencies and enterprises shall be responsible for implementing this Decree./.

PRIME MINISTER
PRIME MINISTER
(Signed)
Nguyen Tan Dung

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