Navigos Group officially announces the release of the “2026 Salary & Labour Market Report – Talent Guide 2026,” offering a comprehensive overview of key workforce trends, salary benchmarks across industries, and strategic recommendations from recruitment experts.

Ho Chi Minh City, January 26, 2026 – Navigos Group, the leading and reputable recruitment service providers in Vietnam, has officially launched the 2026 Salary & Labour Market Report – Talent Guide 2026. The report is developed to support employees/candidates and businesses/employers in proactively navigating market shifts, staying informed on salary benchmarks, and making well-informed decisions amid a rapidly evolving labour market

The report is compiled from first-hand survey data collected from over 250 businesses and more than 1,600 candidates/ employees across a wide range of industries. In addition, it incorporates statistics from official Government sources and internationally recognised organisations and data institutions, with transparent and relevant citations provided for each section.

In a rapidly changing labour market, both employers and employees need more than just salary data, they require forward-looking insights, emerging trends, and strategic recommendations to make timely, well-informed decisions. As a result, the 2026 Salary & Labour Market Report – Talent Guide 2026 has been developed with a comprehensive content framework, covering:

• Global workforce trends and their implications for Vietnam’s labour market
• Key outlooks and notable shifts shaping Vietnam’s labour market
• Future-of-work forecasts and major emerging trends
• Expert insights and strategic recommendations for both employers and employees
• Reference salary tables across key industries and job functions

Practical reference value for employees and employers

For employees/candidates, the report helps to:

• Gain a clearer understanding of the labour market landscape and better align with employer needs and expectations, thereby improving career opportunities
• Refer to salary benchmarks by industry/function to determine an appropriate salary range and strengthen preparation for salary negotiations
• Stay proactive amid market changes and plan career development more effectively in 2026

For businesses/employers, the report serves as a key reference to:

• Better understand the needs and expectations of candidates and employees, enabling adjustments to HR policies (compensation, benefits, and total rewards) to attract and retain top talent
• Benchmark market salary levels to remain competitive in a fast-moving labour environment
• Optimise workforce management and build a more agile and effective talent plan for 2026

The report also consolidates practical recommendations from recruitment experts, enabling both employers and employees to make decisions grounded in capability, data, and long-term strategic direction.

For employees, experts anticipate that 2026 will continue to experience strong volatility and increasing polarisation across industries. As AI, automation, and digital transformation accelerate, employees are encouraged to shift from a mindset of “job stability” to “capability stability” This means prioritising the development of digital skills, strengthening the ability to work with technology-driven environments, and embracing lifelong learning as the new standard in today’s workforce.

For businesses and employers, Navigos Group believes that organisational competitiveness will increasingly depend on a talent management strategy aligned with digital transformation, rather than solely responding to short-term hiring demands. In this context, foundational technology capability is expected to become a common requirement across most job roles.

As the labour market continues to evolve, Navigos Group recommends that employers proactively implement comprehensive talent solutions, including high-quality recruitment services, labour market and salary benchmarking consultancy, and targeted candidate engagement initiatives tailored to each industry. With a diverse and integrated service ecosystem, Navigos Group is committed to partnering with businesses in building sustainable workforce capabilities, supporting long-term growth and ensuring resilience amid ongoing labour market shifts.

Link to download Vietnamese report: https://shorturl.at/6o7mD

Link to download English report: https://shorturl.at/xAMGj

BRAND INFORMATION

About Navigos Group Vietnam

Navigos Group is the leading human resources recruitment service provider in Vietnam, and its mission is to help job seekers and companies achieve their dreams through professional recruitment services. Navigos Group is known for its ecosystem that includes VietnamWorks – the largest online recruitment portal and Navigos Search – a mid-level and high-level personnel recruitment service. Since 2013, Navigos Group Vietnam has officially become a member of en Japan Group specializing in providing human resources recruitment services with headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. Up to now, Navigos Group has marked 20 years of operation in the Vietnamese market.

About Navigos Search

Navigos Search is the leading brand in mid-level and senior-level personnel recruitment in Vietnam. With 22 years of experience in the field, Navigos Search’s greatest strength lies in its extensive pool of candidates across various levels and a team of recruitment experts with deep market insights and high professional standards.

We pioneer the application of technology in the recruitment process to help our clients recruit effectively and quickly. With advanced systems and processes shared by en Group, we aim for a new position in the talent search market in Vietnam. Following the new mission “Human Growth” of Navigos Group, Navigos Search aspires to support businesses in finding talent while becoming a trusted companion for candidates seeking the “Right Fit” and “Go Further” in their career journeys.

About VietnamWorks

With over 5.4 million monthly visits, VietnamWorks is the leading and longest-operating job website in Vietnam. Every day, VietnamWorks brings countless new jobs to over 5 million experienced candidates and is always at the forefront of providing the best recruitment solutions for over 60,000 companies, mostly multinational corporations and leading brands in Vietnam. The rich database of experienced candidates and reputable employers of VietnamWorks is a valuable asset in the competitive recruitment market in Vietnam.

VietnamWorks InTECH is VietnamWorks’ recruitment website dedicated to fully supporting IT candidates in their career development, at all levels, from fresh graduates to senior candidates, thanks to the combination of online services and high-level personnel recruitment consulting services from Navigos Search.

About Upzi

Upzi is a career guidance and job matching application for young talents, designed specifically for students and early-career professionals. Upzi aims to nurture a generation of young professionals who are confident, capable, and well-oriented from the very first steps of their career journey. Leveraging AI technology and data analytics, Upzi empowers users to identify suitable career pathways, access meaningful job opportunities, and develop essential skills to meet the evolving demands of the labor market. Upzi stands as a strategic solution to cultivate a high-quality future workforce that contributes to the sustainable growth of Businesses.