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Foreword
Our annual Salary, Benefits & Skills report for IT professionals in Vietnam
This year we have worked with hundreds of IT Companies and met
thousands of IT professionals to be;er understand their needs and
expecta>ons. Our mission with this report is providing insights to tech
professionals in Vietnam to help them understand what sort of
Salaries, Benefits and Skills are relevant in current IT job market.
Today’s IT scene in Vietnam is one of the most exci>ng and dynamic in
the world. Let’s make it great!
Eduardo Mora
Head of Product and Engineering, VietnamWorks
https://vn.linkedin.com/in/eduardomorab
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Skills
Is your tech skillset up to date? JavaScript will be the
skills with highest growth in demand for 2017. What
about other skills?
Content
Our report
Salary, benefits and insights about today’s relevant
tech skills in Vietnam.
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Salary
Get to know how much tech skills pay nowadays in
Vietnam. Salary informaSon is key for negoSaSon aTer
a successful job interview!
Page 08 Training
If you are thinking what training you should take during
next year, take a look at our insights and which
cerSficaSons stays relevant today.
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Benefits
Benefits play an important role in aXracSng and
retaining tech professionals. What are tech companies
offering to their employees?
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Page 17 Looking Ahead
We have asked employers what technologies will be
relevant in 2017 and we also did a bit or research to
share our findings with you.
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If you are a developer then you should be aware of what’s new in the tech town, as new
things hit the road you should be in a posi>on to understand at least why it has been
released and how useful it could be in the future. Learning new frameworks or concepts is
not only good for your career but also keeps your brain ac>ve.
Once a new technology starts
rolling, if you’re not part of the
steamroller, you’re part of the
road.
-‐ Stewart Brand -‐
5. Our report
IT market is changing very fast, our survey
asked IT professionals and companies
beyond salaries in order to gather further
insights about benefits and tech skills
relevant in today’s scenario.
1 2,400+
IT PROFESSIONALS
During 25th November to 2nd December 2016, we conducted a survey among
thousands of IT professionals and companies. We have also analyzed a large
data set collected from IT jobs posted at VietnamWorks during the last 5 years.
Where does the data come from?
73
COMPANIES
50,000+
JOB POSTS ANALYZED
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The IT Job demand growth
2013
6,142 jobs
6,792 jobs
9,846 jobs
13,214 jobs
14,997 jobs
+10%
+31%
+25%
+12%
Job demand in IT industry is higher than ever and will conSnue growing over
the next years. In the last three years, the number of IT jobs has DOUBLED.
Vietnam currently has around 250,000 IT Engineers, but will need more than
400,000 by the end of 2018.
Double IT Jobs
2012
2014
2015
2016
2017
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The IT jobs
Vietnam ranks as one of the most affordable countries for IT outsourcing services. 15 years ago, the IT industry was mostly dominated by big
outsourcing corporaSons, currently the trend is moving to quality IT services with more product companies seang up their development
centers in Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh conSnues to be the biggest tech hub in the country but Ha Noi tech scene is growing as compeSSon raised
in Ho Chi Minh. Strongest demand is for experienced IT professionals with at least 2 years of experience in soWware development.
80% of IT Jobs requires 2+ years experience
LocaMon
53%
Ho Chi Minh
43%
Ha Noi 4%
Da Nang
80%
Experienced
12%
Manager
7%
New Grads Director
1%
Career Level
48%
Outsourcing
41%
Product 11%
Other
Company Type
8. Salary
80% of the jobs that requires IT
professionals with 2+ years
experience would pay a maximum of
$1,160.
IT professionals will get their salaries
raised by 6-‐20% during 2017.
Did you know that Objec^ve-‐C is
the skill best paid?
2 $1,160
80th PERCENTILE* SALARY FOR
EXPERIENCED DEVELOPERS
6-‐20%
PAY RAISE IN 2017
MOBILE
PAYS BEST
We have collected salary data from IT professionals that are currently working
and we have also analyzed IT related job posts to idenSfy the best paid skills in
the market.
Salary Data
* ‘80th PercenSle’ meaning 80% of the jobs in that category are equal or under that value.
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Salaries shown in this report are calculated as 80th PercenSle which provides informaSon about
the MAXIMUM salaries for the majority of the jobs. This report does NOT provide informa>on
about average salaries.
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Salaries by career level
80th PercenSle* salaries are calculated based on thousand of jobs posted at VietnamWorks during the last six months
$802
Internship programs help
recent graduates to start
their careers in IT; aTer 1
year experience their salaries
increases considerably.
New Graduate
< 2 years of experience
$1,160
* ‘80th PercenSle’ meaning 80% of the jobs in that category are equal or under that value.
The largest demand is for
experienced SoTware Developers,
Tech Lead and Tech Architects
with a minimum of 2 years
experience.
Experienced
2+ years of experience
Employers also find difficult
to cover IT management roles
that might required good
communicaSon skills and
good English.
Manager
5+ years of experience
PosiSons for Director and
C-‐Level are typically open
for Expats.
Director & Above
10+ years of experience
$1,840 $2,929
maximum maximum maximum maximum
7%
jobs
80%
jobs jobs
12% 1%
jobs
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Salaries by role
80th PercenSle* salaries are calculated based on IT professionals survey
$2,700
$1,400
$1,300
$1,050
$900
$800
$0 $500 $1,000 $1,500 $2,000 $2,500 $3,000
Head of Department
Project/Product Manager & Scrum Master
Sofware Developer
Infrastructure & Networking
Data
QA/QC Engineer
While the salaries of developers vary greatly
depending on the skills and experience, there has
been a role which demand has been growing faster,
the Web Full-‐Stack Developer. Technology start-‐ups
and product companies need full stack developers for
their versaSlity. However, as an organizaSon
matures, it needs more and more focused skills.
Web Full-‐Stack Developer
* ‘80th PercenSle’ meaning 80% of the jobs in that category are equal or under that value.
maximum
maximum
maximum
maximum
maximum
maximum
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Top 5 Highest Paying Tech Skills
Language programing skills that pay above 80th percenSle salaries for experienced developers
$1,307
Scala
Django
Swi^
Ruby
ObjecMve-‐C
$1,533 $1,350 $1,442 $2,100
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TET pay
87%
Yes, I got bonus
13%
No
53%
Have you received an extra pay for TET bonus?
Most companies pay one extra salary for TET. Geang paid in TET more or less than a salary is usually based on company financial results and
employee performance.
87% of IT professionals got bonus for TET
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Salary DissaBsfacBon?
12%
32%
Salary saSsfacSon among IT professionals scores low
The number of unsaSsfied professionals almost triples the
number of saSsfied professionals.
Professionals who are not saSsfied with their salaries might be
disengaged and might consider other opportuniSes.
Are you saMsfied with your current salary?
32%
12%
56%
Unsatisfied
SaSsfied
Just OK
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Salary Increase for 2017
How much employers plan to increase salaries next year?
6-‐10% increase
11-‐20% increase
I don’t know
42%
28%
6%
5%
20% increase
1-‐5% increase
16%
3% No increase
According to surveyed employers, salaries will be increased
between 6 to 20% for the majority of the IT professionals. The
quesSon is, would that salary raise increase the employee
saSsfacSon?
81% companies will increase salaries
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How to get a pay raised in 2017?
Performance review is the best moment to discuss about your salary increase
Performance on job
PromoMon
Standard company increase
8% Acquired new skills
Economy growth indicators and labor market compeSSon will
push employers to adjust salaries accordingly.
Companies with frequent Performance Review processes are
more likely to get you a pay raise.
Geang new skills that are aligned to your employer needs or
future potenSal employers might also lead to a higher potenSal
pay raise.
Performance Reviews are key to get a pay raise
39%
35%
16%
17. Benefits
Given the high compeSSon in the IT
market, benefits are becoming an
important factor to aXract and retain the
best IT professionals. Companies are
focusing on improving office spaces to
make employees feeling like at “home”.
But employees demand more career
opportuniSes and bonuses.
3 TRAVEL ABROAD
Career growth opportuniSes
with training and business
travel to USA, Europe, Japan
and Australia.
FACILITIES
Open-‐space working
places with trees,
private cafeteria, huge
library, yoga class, and
even massage area to
give relaxing and
enjoyable Sme to
staff.
BONUS
Besides 13th and 14th
payment, IT companies
offer profit-‐sharing,
stock opSons and huge
referral bonuses.
IT professionals feel cared and appreciated when geang relevant benefits from their
employers. Employee Benefit programs focus on moSvaSon and recogniSon. Popular
programs include flexible/remote work opSons, mobile devices, wellness & fitness
programs and great bonuses opportuniSes. But what are great companies offering?
Why Benefits are important?
FLEXIBLE POLICY
Work-‐life balance is
considered as the
most important value
to minimal overSme
working. Flexible
working hours and
working from home
are used as effecSve
engagement method
in IT companies.
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Benefits demanded vs. offered
Work Environment
Career growth opportunities
Leave policy
People/colleagues
Flexi hours
Work-life balance
Continuous appraisal
Bonuses
Work area facilities
Healthcare plan
Business travel opportunities
Work from home
Flexible HR policies
Women friendly
Healthcare plan for family members
Free gym membership
Transportation allowance
Financial assistance
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
1. Career growth opportuniSes
2. Bonuses that recognized their
performance
3. Good offices and a great work-‐life
balance.
Professionals’ demand:
1. Great office faciliSes
2. Career growth opportuniSes
3. Flexible leave and work Sme
Employers’ offer:
5th
4th
1st
3rd
2nd
5th
4th
3rd
2nd
1st
What benefits would you like to
receive?
What benefits do your company
offer?
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Benefits SaBsfacBon
25%
31%
Benefits saSsfacSon ranks higher than salary saSsfacSon but dissaSsfacSon is sSll high
IT professionals believe their benefit packages are not
enough to cover their expectaSons. IT professionals
demand more career growth opportuniSes including
training and promoSons.
Are you saMsfied with your current benefits? 25%
SaSsfied
31%
UnsaSsfied
45%
Just OK
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Would you change your job in 2017?
44% The number of IT
professionals who would
consider changing jobs if a
beXer salary & benefits
are on offer.
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Benefits at VietnamWorks
At VietnamWorks, we call our employees “Dream Makers”. VietnamWorks is truly home where Dream Makers are served with HEART & CARE.
BONUS
Salary review each 6 months and an annual
performance-‐based bonus.
CARE PROGRAM
Health Care with Health Checkup at good hospital;
Work-‐life balance care with Gym Membership,
Club Program Sponsorship, Salary Advance.
LEAVE
Each year, besides days off as government regulaSon,
Dream Makers can get 6 days of sick leave without
doctor cerSficate, 05 Urgent Case Days and 15 days
of annual leave.
INSURANCE
Insurance as Law Requirement and advanced
Health and Accident Insurance.
RECOGNITION
Recognize Dream Makers's contribuSon is
our focus with Spirit Award, Service Hero
and Service Award.
TRAINING
Human Growth is our strategy so we are proud of
providing a free library as well as a learning &
development through "Naviworks University".
Learn more about VietnamWorks
22. Skills
JAVA conSnues to be the #1 demanded
skills in the jobs posted during this year.
Employers choose JavaScript as one of
their prioriSes to hire during 2017;
product companies will be looking for
cloud compuSng experts.
4 JAVA
THE #1 DEMANDED SKILL
JavaScript and frameworks related to JavaScript will increase demand during
2017. JavaScript has become a standard-‐de-‐facto for front-‐end and now it is
moving to backend and mobile cross playorm soluSons. JavaScript demand is
growing and it will be growing for the years to come!
JavaScript
JAVASCRIPT
RELEVANT IN 2017
CLOUD
BEYOND INFRASTRUCTURE
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Most Demanded Skills
Top technology skills demanded by IT companies along with 80th percenSle* salaries in 2016
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
Java
SQL
CSS
JavaScript
PHP
jQuery
C#
Android
iOS
HTML5
C++
ASP.NET
Python
Bootstrap
Ruby
ObjecLve-‐C
Scala
SwiP
Symfony
Perl
Xamarin
Drupal
Node.js
SASS
$1,272
$1,152
$1,063
$1,293
$1,167
$1,137
$1,237
$1,300
$1,328
$971
$1,276
$1,002
$1,200
$600
$1,442
$2,100
$1,307
$1,350
$1,300
$1,000
$1,283
$1,150
$1,058
$1,033
% calculated by total job
numbers in 2016
* ‘80th PercenSle’ meaning
80% of the jobs with that
skilll are under that value.
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What are the skills searched at VietnamWorks?
Top 5 keywords searched by developers at VietnamWorks.
Java
35%
PHP
17%
Android
9%
iOS
8%
.NET
7%
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What skills will companies demand in 2017?
50%
47%
45% 44% 44%
38%
28%
22%
17% 17%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
JavaScript PHP C# HTML5 Java C++ SQL CSS C Objective-C
JavaScript demand is growing
We have already menSoned JavaScript but we have also noSced the demand increase of C#, it’s simple and modern and oTen used for the
front-‐end to develop Windows specific applicaSons and websites that will be run on a Windows server.
26. Training
Only 1 out 4 IT professionals get paid
training by their employers and more
than half of them get training on non-‐
technical subjects like English or
Leadership.
IT professionals chose online research
as the #1 method to stay current.
5 ENGLISH
SKILL MOST TRAINED BY
COMPANIES
IT CerSficaSons are considered a standard for showing knowledge learned.
Employers recognize the value of cerSficaSons and they are supporSve in
covering some costs. Project Management, Agile, Cisco, MicrosoT and Amazon
Web Services are the top cerSficaSons valued by employers.
CerMficaMons
CERTIFICATIONS
RELEVANT IN 2017
SELF-‐TRAINING
TO ACQUIRE MORE SKILLS
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Formal training received by IT professionals
Which paid training is provided by employers?
31% 30% 25%
24% 22% 7%
English IT Skills CerMficaMon Prep
Leadership Project Management Others
English is the #1 paid training provide by employers while IT Skills and courses to prepare for cerSficaSons come later. But, which cerSficaSons
are most valued by employers?
Only 1 in 4 of IT professionals received paid training
‘Formal’ means training provided/paid by companies to their IT professionals.
28. Project Management Professional
(PMP) is the most valuable
cerSficaSon.
Project Management
47%
Scrum Master and Product Owner
roles are in growth demand and
companies are seeking for more
experSse.
Agile
41%
Networking and Security
cerSficaSons are now in demand
worldwide and Cisco is one of the
major players.
Cisco
39%
MCSA/MCSE covering Cloud
Playorm, Web applicaSons,
Infrastructure, SQL server…
Microso^
31%
Amazon CerSfied SoluSons
Architect is becoming an standard
de-‐facto cerSficaSons for cloud
infrastructure.
Amazon Web Services
22%
54% of the IT companies will pay higher salaries to professionals who hold an IT cerSficaSon. Most of the companies are also willing to support their
employees geang cerSficaSons that are job relevant.
Project Management is the most valued cer^fica^on
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How IT professionals learn new skills?
Beyond formal training, below are approaches to keep your knowledge fresh & up to date.
3. Akending
conference
2. Download whitepaper
4. E-‐learning plalorm
1. Researching topic online
5. Akending web
seminars
How do you acquire new skills?
79%
39% 22%
21% 21%
30. Every day, thousands of voices read,
write, and share important stories
on Medium about Tech.
1. Medium
Thousands of online courses to
build your tech skills.
2. Coursera
Ask any quesSon or read
answers from though leaders
in any tech maXer.
3. Quora
Discover the HoXest
Technology Stacks of the most
popular Startups and Apps
4. Techstacks.io
Get access to the largest and
most updated library in the
world.
5. Amazon
5 great online resources
There are thousand of online resources to keep learning and sharping your IT skills: blogs, online training playorms, forums and many more.
Keep learning!
Do you want to learn more?
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Văn Hóa Của Thành
Công Và Những
Nhân Viên Hạnh
Phúc Tại Google
“Chiến Tranh” Giữa
Developer và Business
Analyst. Ai sẽ thắng?
10 Chân Lý Để Đời
Chỉ Lập Trình Viên
Mới Hiểu
Những Ngôn Ngữ Lập
Trình “Giàu” Nhất
2016
Developer Phải Hỏi
Những Điều Này
Trước Khi Nhận Job
Offer!
32. Looking
ahead
Web frameworks, mobile playorms
and technologies that will be relevant
in 2017.
6 ANGULAR.JS
THE #1 WEB FRAMEWORK
NaSve is sSll the preferred playorm to develop mobile apps, however, during
the last months, there has been an increase of demand in Xamarin (from
MicrosoT) and React NaSve (Facebook) skills.
Mobile Development
NATIVE
PREFERRED TO HYBRID
DOCKER
BEYOND VIRTUALIZATION
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Web Frameworks for 2017
IT companies will be looking for professionals with knowledge in the following web frameworks/technologies.
Angular (and recently launched Angular 4 Beta) is a complete JavaScript-‐based open-‐source front-‐end web applicaSon framework. It is simple
to use and Sme saving due to fewer codes, easy data binding and declaraSve expression of UI.
Angular.JS
Angular.js
17%
16% ASP.NET
16%
Node.js
11%
jQuery
10%
Bootstrap
6%
React.js
4% Ruby On Rails
3% Django
3% Symfony
12%
Others
Redux, 1%
SASS, 1%
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Mobile development in 2017
IT companies sSll prefer developing their apps with NaSve technologies
Mobile Na^ve Plakorms
5-‐10% of the jobs posted at VietnamWorks are for/require mobile developers! NaSve skills are the top requirement while Xamarin and React
skills are growing in demand.
NaSve iOS/ SwiT 34% 28% NaSve Android
3% Xamarin
13%
React NaSve
6%
Ionic
3%
Phonegap
13%
Others
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Worldwide Trending Technologies
Some relevant Tech Trends that will have an impact in IT market in Vietnam during 2017
Infrastructure, Provisioning, RunSme,
OrchestraSon, ApplicaSon Development,
all in the cloud.
Cloud CompuMng
JavaScript powers 90% of all
websites and now it is starSng to
take over backend and mobile.
JavaScript
Data protecSon, confidenSality
and services availability requires
systems that can automaScally
detect and block cyberaXacks.
Cybersecurity
Data analyScs, data mining and data
visualizaSon are becoming widely used by
organizaSons.
Big Data
More
devices will be connected and that in
almost all the industries.
Internet of Things
Create, deploy, and run applicaSons, on
laptops, data center, or on the cloud, by
using containers. Using Docker increases
performance and reduces the size of the
app.
Docker
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Cloud CompuBng Skills
Product Companies needs experts in Cloud CompuSng to scale cheaper and faster
The aim of the Cloud is providing on-‐demand services
that can scale as needed.
Currently, the cloud landscape covers from
infrastructure, development and deployment enabling
companies to be more agile in rolling out services
cheaper, in lower Sme and opSmizing costs.
Cloud CompuMng Landscape
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My takeaways
Benefits
IT professionals looking for career growth
opportuni^es as their main driver for changing jobs;
bonuses and great working environment come second.
Salaries
Salaries will be increased 6-‐20% during
2017. A SoTware Developer in Vietnam can
get a salary above $2,000/month if working
on latest technologies and have chances to
travel abroad and/or get stock opSons!
IT Jobs demand
The demand for IT professional is higher than
ever! IT jobs in VietnamWorks has doubled in
the last 3 years.
Looking ahead
Angular is the #1 web framework IT
companies will be looking for in 2017.
Relevant cerMficaMons
54% of the IT companies will pay higher
salaries to professionals who holds relevant
IT cerSficaSons.
Demanded tech skills
Java is top demanded skill and also the most
popular keywork tech professionals searched in
2016. IT companies looking for JavaScript in 2017.
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Meet the author
Trends change, new methods are used and you
always have to try and stay updated.
Thu Hoang
Product Owner of topITworks & Company Culture
I am an experienced Product Owner with passionate about Agile.
Over 8 years working in SoNware Development industry, I am on
my way to help both businesses and teams get the most out of
Agile prac>ces and processes.
and…
hUps://vn.linkedin.com/in/thu-‐hoang-‐892747b8
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Meet the researchers
Antonio Sanz
Principal Researcher
“I have got 10+ years experience in business
consul>ng. Since 2010, I work for the European
Union commission in charge of socio-‐economic
research studies for major business sectors.”
https://es.linkedin.com/in/antonio-sanz-2006a01
Nghia Nguyen
Data Analyst
“I am a technical guy mo>vated by data and its
business applica>on. My current research fields
are Machine Learning, Natural Language
Processing and Business Informa>on Systems.”
https://vn.linkedin.com/in/nghiatrongnguyen
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VietnamWorks has conSnuously brought fresh jobs to 2.7 million registered
professionals and provided recruitment soluSons to more than 8,500
companies.
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professionals. Supported by the leading online recruitment company
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