In an exclusive interview with Tiền Phong, a spokesperson from the Department of Home Affairs in Bắc Ninh Province revealed insights into the 2025 salary landscape. According to reports from over 1,300 businesses employing more than 643,000 workers—approximately 80% of the province’s total workforce—the average monthly salary stands at nearly 10 million VND per person. Remarkably, the highest salary reaches up to 461 million VND per month, primarily within foreign-invested enterprises.
Regarding the 2026 New Year’s bonus, nearly 780 out of 1,300 surveyed companies have outlined bonus plans for over 325,200 employees. The average bonus is 560,000 VND per person, with the highest bonus exceeding 219 million VND, awarded by domestic private enterprises. Conversely, the lowest bonus is 100,000 VND per person.
Bắc Ninh’s Lunar New Year bonuses peak at 400 million VND.
For the 2026 Lunar New Year, over 1,200 businesses in Bắc Ninh have planned bonuses for more than 511,400 workers, averaging nearly 8 million VND per person. The highest bonus reaches 400 million VND, again attributed to foreign-invested firms, while the lowest remains at 100,000 VND.
Bắc Ninh Province hosts over 3,350 active FDI projects, totaling more than 46 billion USD in investment from 42 countries and territories. Global giants such as Samsung, Foxconn, Goertek, and Luxshare continue to establish Bắc Ninh as a strategic manufacturing hub, solidifying its pivotal role in the global high-tech value chain.
Is Lunar New Year Bonus Subject to Personal Income Tax?
Holiday bonuses provided by employers are subject to personal income tax, with the exception of certain state-awarded prizes and competitive titles, which are exempt.
Is a Year-End Bonus Mandatory for Employees in Businesses?
While Vietnamese law does not mandate Lunar New Year bonuses, businesses are legally obligated to fulfill any agreed-upon bonus commitments. These bonuses are considered taxable income.
Lunar New Year Bonus 2026: Up to 350 Million VND per Person
The Ministry of Home Affairs encourages businesses to develop year-end bonus plans based on their 2025 production and business performance, ensuring transparency by communicating these plans to employees.
Gia Bình 5-Star Airport: A $8.5 Billion Investment with a 70-Year Operational License
Gia Binh Airport aspires to become the premier aviation gateway to Northern Vietnam, serving as a vital hub for passenger and cargo transit, as well as a leading maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) center for aircraft in the Asia-Pacific region.
Province with Per Capita GRDP 1.6 Times the National Average Aims to Become a Centrally-Governed City by 2030
On the afternoon of December 10th, during the 8th session of the 19th term of the People’s Council of Bac Ninh Province, Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee Pham Hoang Son delivered a speech clarifying several issues related to the content of inquiries. He also addressed the socio-economic development tasks for 2025 and outlined the goals, tasks, and solutions for 2026.
