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DevOps & CI/CD Engineer Salary in Vietnam 2026: ₫45.1M/mo Median & Range

+7.0% YoYMarket research summary
  • Automation remains a core delivery need
  • Platform, compliance and Kubernetes depth drive faster progression.
  • DevOps remains one of the most consistently advertised specialist tracks as companies formalize release engineering practices.
  • Ho Chi Minh City is the national benchmark market for this role, with the deepest pool of employers and candidates.
  • Hanoi is a strong second hub for this role, with slightly smaller but still active demand than Ho Chi Minh City.
  • Da Nang's outsourcing sector provides steady local demand for this role, though pay still trails the larger hubs.

What does a DevOps & CI/CD Engineer earn in Vietnam?

The median DevOps & CI/CD Engineer salary in Vietnam is ₫45.1M/mo in 2026, with a typical range from ₫40.8M/mo to ₫46.3M/mo. Pay has moved +7.0% year-on-year. Ho Chi Minh City currently leads city pay at ₫47.6M/mo. This is base salary for permanent employees.

What does A DevOps & CI/CD Engineer do?

A DevOps & CI/CD Engineer is responsible for building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and the automation that gets code from commit to production reliably and quickly.

Day-to-day responsibilities

  • Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
  • Automating deployment and rollback processes
  • Managing infrastructure-as-code
  • Troubleshooting build and deployment failures
Very High demand+16% CI/CD pipeline engineering+14% Infrastructure-as-code (Terraform)+12% Container orchestration

National Median Monthly Salary

₫45.1M/mo

per month

Vietnam monthly benchmark • 2026

Salary Range (P25 – P75)

₫45.1M
₫29M₫57.2M

Data quality & confidence

Confidence Score

85%

YoY Momentum

+7.0%

Permanent Salary Benchmark for DevOps & CI/CD Engineer

Permanent salary benchmarks for DevOps & CI/CD Engineer in Vietnam, from the low end to the top of the range, based on published market compensation data.

₫45.1M
₫29M₫57.2M

Low

₫29M

P25

₫40.8M

Median

₫45.1M

P75

₫46.3M

High

₫57.2M

DevOps & CI/CD Engineer Take-Home Pay in Vietnam (2026)

After PIT & Compulsory Insurance · single, standard payroll deductions

Entry

Take-home/year

419.214.450 ₫

Effective rate

14.4%

Median

Take-home/year

460.053.300 ₫

Effective rate

14.9%

Senior

Take-home/year

472.377.450 ₫

Effective rate

15.0%

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Is a DevOps & CI/CD Engineer hybrid salary worth the commute?

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

Break-even remote salary

481.855.100 ₫

minimum to match ₫45.1M/mo hybrid

Annual commute impact

47.319.091 ₫

costs + time value lost

Hours commuting/year

141 hrs

at 60 min/day, 3 days/wk

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Remote vs hybrid analysis

DevOps & CI/CD Engineer market demand in Vietnam

Hiring outlook · remote rate · top employers

Hiring outlook

Growing

Remote / hybrid

48%

of roles offer remote or hybrid

Salary growth (YoY)

+7.0%

market is paying more

Top hirers:
Samsung SDS VietnamCMC TelecomAmazon Web Services VietnamFPT SoftwareNashTechKMS Technology

Full market demand breakdown for DevOps & CI/CD Engineer

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

Market demand guide

Contract day rates available for this role

Median ₫53617K/mo, see full breakdown, city rates, and take-home calculator

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  • Automation remains a core delivery need
  • Platform, compliance and Kubernetes depth drive faster progression.
  • DevOps remains one of the most consistently advertised specialist tracks as companies formalize release engineering practices.
  • Ho Chi Minh City is the national benchmark market for this role, with the deepest pool of employers and candidates.
  • Hanoi is a strong second hub for this role, with slightly smaller but still active demand than Ho Chi Minh City.
  • Da Nang's outsourcing sector provides steady local demand for this role, though pay still trails the larger hubs.

Contract break-even

What day rate beats a ₫45050K DevOps & CI/CD Engineer salary after tax?

Break-even day rate

₫60,000/day

to match 45050K permanent net

Permanent net take-home

₫460,053,300/yr

45050K 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 DevOps & CI/CD Engineer

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

Positive market outlook

DevOps & CI/CD Engineer compensation is trending upward, supported by a +7.0% salary movement signal.

DevOps & CI/CD Engineer Salary by Seniority Level

Seniority is the biggest single driver of DevOps & CI/CD Engineer pay in Vietnam. Entry-level roles start at ₫26M, rising 185% to ₫74.1M at lead or principal level.

Junior

₫26M

₫26M-₫26M middle band

Mid-level

₫41.1M

₫41.1M-₫41.1M middle band

Senior

₫56.2M

₫56.2M-₫56.2M middle band

Principal/Lead

₫74.1M

₫74.1M-₫74.1M middle band

Skills That Command a Premium for DevOps & CI/CD Engineers

Certain technical skills push DevOps & CI/CD Engineer salaries in Vietnam significantly above the ₫45.1M median. These are the most impactful skills to develop or highlight when negotiating.

CI/CD pipeline engineering

+16%

salary premium vs median

Infrastructure-as-code (Terraform)

+14%

salary premium vs median

Container orchestration

+12%

salary premium vs median

How Much Does a DevOps & CI/CD Engineer Earn by City in Vietnam?

DevOps & CI/CD Engineer salary varies meaningfully by location. Ho Chi Minh City commands a +6% premium over the national benchmark (₫47.6M), while Da Nang sits -19% at ₫36.6M. Location is worth factoring into any offer negotiation.

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Why DevOps & CI/CD Engineer Salaries Are at This Level

DevOps & CI/CD Engineers in Vietnam earn a median salary of ₫45.1M/mo in 2026, with a typical range from ₫40.8M at the 25th percentile to ₫46.3M 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 ₫47.6M/mo, which is 6% above the national benchmark. City coverage for this role includes Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, helping you compare local pay differences without needing separate city-role pages.

At experience level, entry roles start around ₫26M/mo, senior roles sit near ₫56.2M/mo, and lead-level roles reach about ₫74.1M/mo. Demand is currently moderate for this role based on recent coverage and salary momentum signals.

Frequently Asked Questions About DevOps & CI/CD Engineer Salary in Vietnam

1

What is the median DevOps & CI/CD Engineer salary in Vietnam?

The median DevOps & CI/CD Engineer salary in Vietnam is ₫45.1M/mo in 2026. The typical range runs from ₫40.8M/mo at the 25th percentile to ₫46.3M/mo at the 75th percentile, based on published market compensation data.

2

Is DevOps & CI/CD Engineer salary increasing in Vietnam?

DevOps & CI/CD Engineer salaries have moved +7.0% year-on-year in Vietnam.

3

How does DevOps & CI/CD Engineer salary vary by city in Vietnam?

DevOps & CI/CD Engineer salaries vary across Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh City leads at ₫47.6M (+6% vs the national benchmark), while Da Nang sits at ₫36.6M. Use the city breakdown above to compare all locations.

4

What does a DevOps & CI/CD Engineer take home after tax in Vietnam?

A DevOps & CI/CD Engineer earning the median ₫45.1M 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 DevOps & CI/CD Engineer in Vietnam?

Principal/Lead-level DevOps & CI/CD Engineers in Vietnam earn the most, with a median of ₫74.1M, compared to ₫26M at entry level. Seniority is the strongest single driver of pay in this role.

6

Is a ₫45050K/mo DevOps & CI/CD Engineer 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 ₫45050K/mo is approximately 412.734.209 ₫ per year, compared to 460.053.300 ₫ net without any commute. The commute costs 47.319.091 ₫ per year in direct expenses and lost time. A fully remote role paying 481.855.100 ₫ would leave you equally well off.

7

What remote salary is equivalent to a ₫45050K/mo hybrid DevOps & CI/CD Engineer salary in Vietnam?

Assuming a 3-day hybrid schedule with typical commute costs, you would need a remote salary of at least 481.855.100 ₫ to match the true net value of a ₫45050K/mo hybrid DevOps & CI/CD Engineer role in Vietnam. For a 5-day fully in-office role, the break-even remote salary rises to 444.347.000 ₫, as the higher office frequency increases travel, meal, and time costs significantly.

8

How many hours per year does a DevOps & CI/CD Engineer in Vietnam spend commuting?

On a 3-day hybrid schedule with a 60-minute round trip, a DevOps & CI/CD Engineer in Vietnam spends approximately 141 hours commuting per year, equivalent to 18 full working days. Valued at the implied hourly rate for a ₫45050K/mo salary (261.412 ₫/hr), that time is worth 36.859.091 ₫ annually.

9

How does the 2026 Return to Office trend affect DevOps & CI/CD Engineer compensation in Vietnam?

As more employers in Vietnam reintroduce hybrid or full in-office mandates in 2026, the true value of a DevOps & CI/CD Engineer salary depends increasingly on the number of required office days. At ₫45050K/mo, each additional day in the office costs roughly 15.106.364 ₫ 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 DevOps & CI/CD Engineer 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 DevOps & CI/CD Engineer pay increasing?

An indicative year-over-year signal of +7.0% 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 ₫40.8M-₫46.3M middle-market band, while employers should treat ₫45.1M as the current market midpoint for this role.

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