Vietnam’s 2026 salaries set to surge, AI professionals seen gaining up to 25%: survey

Summary

A new salary survey by recruitment firm Robert Walters forecasts sharp pay rises in Vietnam in 2026, with compensation for artificial intelligence, data, and digital transformation professionals expected to increase by 15–25%. The report links the trend to rapid AI adoption, a boom in renewable energy projects, and sustained foreign investment, which together are intensifying competition for highly skilled tech and analytics talent across the country.