Salary Guide 2026 · by industry

Energy, Oil & Gas salaries in Vietnam (2026)

In 2026, professionals in Energy, Oil & Gas in Vietnam with under 5 years of experience typically earn VND 25.7–41.2 million (about US$1,000–1,600) a month gross, and those with 5 years and above earn VND 64.3–79.7 million (about US$2,500–3,100).

Under 5 years25.7–41.2 million ₫Median range · 28 positions
5 years and above64.3–79.7 million ₫Median range · 30 positions

Monthly gross base salary. Select a position for its range in other industries.

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Under 5 years · 28 positions
PositionFunctionMonthly grossRange chart
Admin – Entry levelAdministration13–18 million ₫
ConsultantConsulting & Advisory48.9–64.3 million ₫
Cost EstimatorEngineering & R&D25.7–33.4 million ₫
Electrical EngineerEngineering & R&D25.7–43.7 million ₫
HVAC EngineerEngineering & R&D25.7–43.7 million ₫
Marine EngineerEngineering & R&D25.7–33.4 million ₫
Material InspectorEngineering & R&D20.6–33.4 million ₫
NDT InspectorEngineering & R&D28.3–43.7 million ₫
Piping EngineerEngineering & R&D25.7–43.7 million ₫
Process EngineerEngineering & R&D25.7–43.7 million ₫
Project EngineerEngineering & R&D25.7–43.7 million ₫
WTG EngineerEngineering & R&D33.4–48.9 million ₫
Welding EngineerEngineering & R&D25.7–33.4 million ₫
Welding InspectorEngineering & R&D28.3–43.7 million ₫
Project Finance SpecialistFinance & Accounting28.3–43.7 million ₫
Human Resources – Entry levelHuman Resources12–18 million ₫
IT Master Data SpecialistIT & Software25.7–33.4 million ₫
PV/Grid Connected BESS System EngineerIT & Software25.7–38.6 million ₫
Legal & Compliance – Entry levelLegal & Compliance12–18 million ₫
Operations – Entry levelOperations & Production14–24 million ₫
WTG Commissioning TechnicianOperations & Production25.7–43.7 million ₫
Wind Field Services TechnicianOperations & Production25.7–43.7 million ₫
QA/QC Document Control & AdministratorQuality & HSE20.6–33.4 million ₫
Safety EngineerQuality & HSE25.7–43.7 million ₫
WTG Quality InspectorQuality & HSE25.7–43.7 million ₫
Biomass/LNG Sourcer/Buyer/TraderSales & Business Development20.6–28.3 million ₫
Sales & Business Development – Entry levelSales & Business Development13–26 million ₫
Procurement & Contract EngineerSupply Chain, Procurement & Logistics25.7–33.4 million ₫
5 years and above · 30 positions
PositionFunctionMonthly grossRange chart
Admin – ManagerAdministration40–99 million ₫
ConsultantConsulting & Advisory64.3–97.7 million ₫
Berth MasterEngineering & R&D97.7–123.4 million ₫
Boiler LeaderEngineering & R&D64.3–79.7 million ₫
Cost EstimatorEngineering & R&D33.4–43.7 million ₫
E&I LeaderEngineering & R&D74.6–97.7 million ₫
HVAC EngineerEngineering & R&D43.7–79.7 million ₫
I&C LeaderEngineering & R&D64.3–79.7 million ₫
Marine EngineerEngineering & R&D33.4–43.7 million ₫
NDT InspectorEngineering & R&D43.7–79.7 million ₫
Piping EngineerEngineering & R&D43.7–79.7 million ₫
WTG EngineerEngineering & R&D48.9–64.3 million ₫
Country ManagerExecutive Leadership195.4–367.8 million ₫
Project Finance ManagerFinance & Accounting69.4–79.7 million ₫
Human Resources – ManagerHuman Resources33–55 million ₫
IT Master Data SpecialistIT & Software33.4–43.7 million ₫
PV/Grid Connected BESS System EngineerIT & Software38.6–54 million ₫
Head of LegalLegal & Compliance97.7–195.4 million ₫
Government/Communication Affairs ManagerMarketing & Communications74.6–82.3 million ₫
Plant ManagerOperations & Production69.4–118.3 million ₫
Power Production LeaderOperations & Production74.6–113.2 million ₫
Site ManagerOperations & Production79.7–97.7 million ₫
Environment ManagerQuality & HSE59.1–74.6 million ₫
Safety EngineerQuality & HSE43.7–79.7 million ₫
WTG Quality InspectorQuality & HSE43.7–64.3 million ₫
Operational Field Risk AdvisorRisk, Audit & Control113.2–123.4 million ₫
Business Development DirectorSales & Business Development146.6–195.4 million ₫
Business Development ManagerSales & Business Development69.4–87.4 million ₫
Commercial/Contract ManagerSales & Business Development69.4–87.4 million ₫
Warehouse SupervisorSupply Chain, Procurement & Logistics48.9–74.6 million ₫

Frequently asked questions

What is the typical salary in Energy, Oil & Gas in Vietnam in 2026?

Across the positions listed, the median range is VND 25.7–41.2 million (about US$1,000–1,600) a month for professionals with under 5 years of experience and VND 64.3–79.7 million (about US$2,500–3,100) for those with 5 years and above. Figures are gross base salary.

Which Energy, Oil & Gas roles pay the most in Vietnam?

For 5 years of experience and above, the highest ranges are: Country Manager (VND 195.4–367.8 million (about US$7,600–14,300)); Head of Legal (VND 97.7–195.4 million (about US$3,800–7,600)); Business Development Director (VND 146.6–195.4 million (about US$5,700–7,600)).

Do these figures include bonuses and allowances?

No. They are monthly gross base salary before allowances, bonuses, personal income tax and the employee's social insurance contributions.

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