Here’s a look at what reliable economic data and salary surveys say about wages in Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City).

What the numbers show

Source/period	Key salary figure	Notes
Talentnet 2025 salary guide (cited by Vietnam Briefing)	~VND 9.7 million/month (≈US$370)	Talentnet’s 2025 data show that the southeastern region, which includes Ho Chi Minh City, has one of the highest average monthly salaries in Vietnam. HCMC’s average wage (~VND 9.7 million/month) is about 18 % higher than the national average .
General Statistics Office (GSO) – 2024 labour data	Urban workers: ~VND 9.3 million/month	GSO data (analysed by The Vietnamese Magazine) report that urban workers in 2024 earned 9.3 million VND per month, while rural workers earned 6.7 million VND . This underscores the wage gap between cities and rural areas.
Early 2024 report (citing VNExpress)	Southeast region (incl. HCMC): VND 9.3 million/month	This figure comes from an article explaining regional differences in Vietnam. The southeast region, which includes HCMC, leads the country with an average salary of 9.3 million VND per month .
GSO Q3 2024 labour-market report	Urban incomes: ~VND 9.3 million/month	A mid‑2024 update noted that urban workers averaged 9.3 million VND/month (male ~8.7 million, female ~6.5 million) .
GSO Q1 2025 update	Urban workers: ~VND 10.1 million/month	In Q1 2025 the average monthly income of workers nationwide rose to 8.3 million VND; however, urban workers averaged 10.1 million VND per month, about 1.39× higher than those in rural areas .

Take‑away

• Ho Chi Minh City pays above the national average.  According to Talentnet’s 2025 guide (cited by Vietnam Briefing), the average monthly salary in HCMC is around VND 9.7 million (≈US$370) .  This is roughly 18 % higher than the national average salary and similar to salaries in Hanoi .
• Regional wage gap.  GSO data show that urban workers earn about 9.3–10.1 million VND per month, whereas rural workers make around 6.6–6.7 million VND .  This gap reflects higher living costs and better-paying industries in big cities like HCMC.
• Sector differences matter.  Wages vary widely by industry and employer type.  State‑owned enterprises averaged 10.91 million VND/month in 2024, while foreign‑invested enterprises paid around 9.28 million and private firms 8.10 million .  High‑skill sectors such as finance or IT often offer even higher salaries.
• Minimum wage baseline.  As of 1 July 2024, the regional minimum wage in HCMC (Region I) is VND 4.96 million per month , so the average salaries reported above are roughly double the minimum-wage level.

In summary: if you’re benchmarking pay in Saigon, expect the average worker to earn around VND 9.3–10 million per month (about US$350–385) depending on the data source .  Salaries in booming sectors or senior roles can be significantly higher, while entry‑level or less‑skilled jobs may pay closer to the minimum‑wage floor.