Vietnam is one of the largest offshore engineering supply markets in Southeast Asia. Senior engineers in Vietnam typically cost 50-70% less than US onshore equivalents while delivering at comparable senior IC standards. Strong async culture and a fast-growing AI-native talent pool.
Active senior and mid-level AI-Native Talent pool. 50,000+ new IT graduates per year. Concentrated in Ho Chi Minh City (largest), Hanoi, Da Nang.
All-inclusive blended rate covering salary, employer taxes, benefits, vetting, and provider margin. US comparison: $14,000-$18,000/mo.
Time zone overlap with major buyer markets: 3-5 hrs with US west, 5-7 hrs with EU. Async-friendly engineering culture.
Owned local entity. Statutory benefits, payroll, tax filings, and IP assignment handled. Onboarding in 24 hours.
An owned local entity, pre-vetted senior engineers, and one MSA covering Talent Subscription and Direct Hire.
Start HiringVietnam rates
All-inclusive blended monthly rates. Covers salary, employer taxes, benefits, vetting, EOR compliance, and provider margin. No upfront fees.
| Seniority | Vietnam (monthly) | Savings |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-level (3-5 yrs) | $2,500-$4,000 | 50-70% |
| Senior (5-8 yrs) | $4,000-$6,000 | 50-70% |
| Lead / Staff (8+ yrs) | $6,000-$9,000 | 55-70% |
Source: Second Talent rate cards and BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, 2026. See full rate card →
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Tell us the role, stack, seniority, duration, and engagement model (staff augmentation, managed services, or SOW). We classify and quote within the hour.
You receive six profiles from our active Vietnam talent pool. Each candidate has passed our four-stage screen (technical, AI-native tooling, English, behavioral).
Run your standard interview loop. Two-week paid trial is standard if you want it.
Our owned Vietnam entity handles employment contracts, statutory benefits, payroll, and tax filings. You direct the work; we handle compliance.
Country-specific rate data, EOR compliance details, and the full IT Staffing knowledge base.
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