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Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Salary in Vietnam 2026: ₫55.1M/mo Median & Range

+9.0% YoYMarket research summary
  • Board scrutiny and cyber-risk exposure keep executive security leadership in demand.
  • Circular 09 and tightening data protection rules are pushing more mid-size firms to hire dedicated security leadership for the first time.
  • Ho Chi Minh City is the national benchmark market for this role, with the deepest pool of employers and candidates.
  • Hanoi has a smaller but growing pool of employers for this specialism, so pay is estimated from Ho Chi Minh City benchmarks with a documented city adjustment (adjacent-role estimate)

What does a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) earn in Vietnam?

The median Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) salary in Vietnam is ₫55.1M/mo in 2026, with a typical range from ₫49.6M/mo to ₫57.1M/mo. Pay has moved +9.0% year-on-year. Ho Chi Minh City currently leads city pay at ₫59.1M/mo. This is base salary for permanent employees.

What does A Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) do?

A Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is responsible for owning the organisation's overall security strategy, regulatory posture, and incident response accountability at board level.

Day-to-day responsibilities

  • Chairing security steering committees
  • Reporting risk posture to the board
  • Overseeing SAMA and National Cybersecurity Authority compliance
  • Directing incident response for major events
Very High demand+20% Security governance+24% SAMA Cyber Security Framework+15% Incident response leadership

National Median Monthly Salary

₫55.1M/mo

per month

Vietnam monthly benchmark • 2026

Salary Range (P25 – P75)

₫55.1M
₫35.5M₫68.2M

Data quality & confidence

Confidence Score

85%

YoY Momentum

+9.0%

Permanent Salary Benchmark for Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Permanent salary benchmarks for Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in Vietnam, from the low end to the top of the range, based on published market compensation data.

₫55.1M
₫35.5M₫68.2M

Low

₫35.5M

P25

₫49.6M

Median

₫55.1M

P75

₫57.1M

High

₫68.2M

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Take-Home Pay in Vietnam (2026)

After PIT & Compulsory Insurance · single, standard payroll deductions

Entry

Take-home/year

503.791.950 ₫

Effective rate

15.3%

Median

Take-home/year

556.675.200 ₫

Effective rate

15.7%

Senior

Take-home/year

576.115.200 ₫

Effective rate

15.9%

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Is a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) hybrid salary worth the commute?

3-day/week office schedule · typical Vietnamese commute assumptions

Break-even remote salary

591.650.300 ₫

minimum to match ₫55.1M/mo hybrid

Annual commute impact

55.500.909 ₫

costs + time value lost

Hours commuting/year

141 hrs

at 60 min/day, 3 days/wk

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Remote vs hybrid analysis

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) market demand in Vietnam

Hiring outlook · remote rate · top employers

Hiring outlook

Growing

Remote / hybrid

15%

of roles offer remote or hybrid

Salary growth (YoY)

+9.0%

market is paying more

Top hirers:
CMC Cyber SecurityFPT ISTechcombankVPBankBKAVTPBank

Full market demand breakdown for Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Hiring drivers, remote rate detail, full employer list, and demand FAQs for Vietnam.

Market demand guide

Contract day rates available for this role

Median ₫65950K/mo, see full breakdown, city rates, and take-home calculator

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  • Board scrutiny and cyber-risk exposure keep executive security leadership in demand.
  • Circular 09 and tightening data protection rules are pushing more mid-size firms to hire dedicated security leadership for the first time.
  • Ho Chi Minh City is the national benchmark market for this role, with the deepest pool of employers and candidates.
  • Hanoi has a smaller but growing pool of employers for this specialism, so pay is estimated from Ho Chi Minh City benchmarks with a documented city adjustment (adjacent-role estimate)

Contract break-even

What day rate beats a ₫55050K Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) salary after tax?

Break-even day rate

₫60,000/day

to match 55050K permanent net

Permanent net take-home

₫556,675,200/yr

55050K gross, 2026 labor contract PIT rates

Business household (deemed tax), 220 days, no compulsory insurance. Net figures are estimates; use the calculators for exact results.

Market Demand & Outlook

Hiring demand, top locations, and career outlook for Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

High Confidence

Demand level

Very High

Based on hiring signals relative to similar roles in this market.

Top hiring locations

Ho Chi Minh CityHanoiDa Nang

Career outlook

Strong upward salary momentum

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) salaries are showing strong movement, with latest benchmark growth at +9.0%.

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Salary by Seniority Level

Seniority is the biggest single driver of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) pay in Vietnam. Entry-level roles start at ₫32.9M, rising 216% to ₫104.2M at lead or principal level.

Junior

₫32.9M

₫32.9M-₫32.9M middle band

Mid-level

₫51.4M

₫51.4M-₫51.4M middle band

Senior

₫71.8M

₫71.8M-₫71.8M middle band

Principal/Lead

₫104.2M

₫104.2M-₫104.2M middle band

Skills That Command a Premium for Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)s

Certain technical skills push Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) salaries in Vietnam significantly above the ₫55.1M median. These are the most impactful skills to develop or highlight when negotiating.

Security governance

+20%

salary premium vs median

SAMA Cyber Security Framework

+24%

salary premium vs median

Incident response leadership

+15%

salary premium vs median

Board reporting

+12%

salary premium vs median

How Much Does a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Earn by City in Vietnam?

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) salary varies meaningfully by location. Ho Chi Minh City commands a +7% premium over the national benchmark (₫59.1M), while Da Nang sits -20% at ₫44.1M. Location is worth factoring into any offer negotiation.

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Why Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Salaries Are at This Level

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)s in Vietnam earn a median salary of ₫55.1M/mo in 2026, with a typical range from ₫49.6M at the 25th percentile to ₫57.1M at the 75th percentile. This benchmark reflects published market compensation data for monthly pay across the Vietnam market.

Ho Chi Minh City currently leads city pay at ₫59.1M/mo, which is 7% above the national benchmark. City coverage for this role includes Hanoi, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City, helping you compare local pay differences without needing separate city-role pages.

At experience level, entry roles start around ₫32.9M/mo, senior roles sit near ₫71.8M/mo, and lead-level roles reach about ₫104.2M/mo. Demand is currently moderate for this role based on recent coverage and salary momentum signals.

Frequently Asked Questions About Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Salary in Vietnam

1

What is the median Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) salary in Vietnam?

The median Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) salary in Vietnam is ₫55.1M/mo in 2026. The typical range runs from ₫49.6M/mo at the 25th percentile to ₫57.1M/mo at the 75th percentile, based on published market compensation data.

2

Is Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) salary increasing in Vietnam?

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) salaries have moved +9.0% year-on-year in Vietnam.

3

How does Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) salary vary by city in Vietnam?

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) salaries vary across Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh City leads at ₫59.1M (+7% vs the national benchmark), while Da Nang sits at ₫44.1M. Use the city breakdown above to compare all locations.

4

What does a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) take home after tax in Vietnam?

A Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) earning the median ₫55.1M gross in Vietnam will take home a net amount after income tax and other deductions. Use the PayMetric Labs take-home calculator on this page for an exact breakdown by tax band.

5

What experience level earns the most as a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in Vietnam?

Principal/Lead-level Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)s in Vietnam earn the most, with a median of ₫104.2M, compared to ₫32.9M at entry level. Seniority is the strongest single driver of pay in this role.

6

Is a ₫55050K/mo Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) hybrid role worth the commute in Vietnam?

On a 3-day hybrid schedule with a typical Vietnamese commute (20.000 ₫/day travel, 60-minute round trip, daily meal premium, annual wardrobe costs), your true net income at ₫55050K/mo is approximately 501.174.291 ₫ per year, compared to 556.675.200 ₫ net without any commute. The commute costs 55.500.909 ₫ per year in direct expenses and lost time. A fully remote role paying 591.650.300 ₫ would leave you equally well off.

7

What remote salary is equivalent to a ₫55050K/mo hybrid Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) salary in Vietnam?

Assuming a 3-day hybrid schedule with typical commute costs, you would need a remote salary of at least 591.650.300 ₫ to match the true net value of a ₫55050K/mo hybrid Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) role in Vietnam. For a 5-day fully in-office role, the break-even remote salary rises to 547.370.600 ₫, as the higher office frequency increases travel, meal, and time costs significantly.

8

How many hours per year does a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in Vietnam spend commuting?

On a 3-day hybrid schedule with a 60-minute round trip, a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in Vietnam spends approximately 141 hours commuting per year, equivalent to 18 full working days. Valued at the implied hourly rate for a ₫55050K/mo salary (319.439 ₫/hr), that time is worth 45.040.909 ₫ annually.

9

How does the 2026 Return to Office trend affect Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) compensation in Vietnam?

As more employers in Vietnam reintroduce hybrid or full in-office mandates in 2026, the true value of a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) salary depends increasingly on the number of required office days. At ₫55050K/mo, each additional day in the office costs roughly 17.833.636 ₫ per year in direct and time costs (moving from 3 to 5 days). Candidates evaluating offers should compare true net income rather than gross salary alone.

10

How reliable is this Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) salary benchmark?

This benchmark is derived from verified market compensation data and is rated High Confidence. High Confidence means the benchmark is corroborated across independent sources and is citation-ready. Moderate Confidence is directional context while coverage is still building. Limited Market Data means early signals only.

11

Is Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) pay increasing?

An indicative year-over-year signal of +9.0% is available from the latest market research for this role. This figure is directional market research rather than a matched prior-year observation in our own dataset.

12

What should employers and candidates take from this benchmark?

Candidates should compare offers against the ₫49.6M-₫57.1M middle-market band, while employers should treat ₫55.1M as the current market midpoint for this role.

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