IT engineers’ salaries soar as supply cannot meet demand
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IT engineers with five years’ experience are getting paid salaries of VND120 million ($5,200) a month amid rising demand for their skills.
A software/solutions architect in Ho Chi Minh City earns up to VND160 million while a software engineer gets VND120 million, according to recruitment company Adecco Vietnam.
A DevOps engineer, who is responsible for software development and IT operations, can get VND90 million and a data engineer, VND80 million.
As corporations focus on digital transformation, demand for IT personnel is rising, but Vietnam’s pool of qualified candidates is small, it said.
“With the huge rise in demand for digital media, cloud and security solutions, IT infrastructure roles are highly sought after.”
IT professionals with good communication skills who adapt quickly to new technology trends have huge opportunities, especially with the rise of artificial intelligence and big data, it said.
For senior positions such as chief information officer and chief technology officer, the salary could go up to VND400 million.
Questions & Answers
Q.What are the specific roles experiencing the highest demand in the IT sector?
What are the specific roles experiencing the highest demand in the IT sector?
Demand is particularly high for digital media, cloud, and security solutions. Roles in IT infrastructure are also highly sought after as companies focus on digital transformation.
Q.Which IT roles in Ho Chi Minh City command the highest monthly salaries according to Adecco Vietnam?
Which IT roles in Ho Chi Minh City command the highest monthly salaries according to Adecco Vietnam?
A software/solutions architect in Ho Chi Minh City can earn up to VND160 million per month. A software engineer also commands a salary of VND120 million in the same city.
Q.What is driving the increased demand for IT professionals in Vietnam?
What is driving the increased demand for IT professionals in Vietnam?
The primary driver is corporations' focus on digital transformation. Also, the rise of artificial intelligence and big data, along with demand for digital media, cloud, and security solutions, contributes to the need for IT personnel.
Q.What skills are most beneficial for IT professionals looking to capitalise on current opportunities?
What skills are most beneficial for IT professionals looking to capitalise on current opportunities?
IT professionals with good communication skills are highly valued. The ability to adapt quickly to new technology trends also provides significant opportunities, especially given the growth in AI and big data.