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Hire offshore developers in Vietnam
Hire offshore developers in Vietnam who work only for you: we find them in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi or Da Nang, employ them, and you run the work.
Vietnamese offshore developers work across product engineering, QA, mobile and data, mostly from Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, and many already work with clients in the US, Europe and Australia.
$2,499
to $5,999 a month, all-in
24h
to 6 to 8 vetted candidates
UTC+7
Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Da Nang
Ready to interview
Vietnamese offshore developers ready to interview
A sample of vetted offshore developers from our current pool. Send your brief and we shortlist the best fit within 24 hours.
Thu V.
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Senior Workflow Automation Engineer
Workflow automation engineer focused on event-driven systems for fintech and SaaS.
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Senior SEO Engineer
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The market
The offshore developer market in Vietnam
64th
of 123 countries on EF's English Proficiency Index 2025, up 22 points on the previous edition
EF EPI 2025$15 to $65
an hour, the offshore rate for Vietnamese backend developers working with international clients
Second Talent rate card$1,800 to $6,500
a month, the remote rate for Vietnamese backend developers working for US, European and Australian companies
Second Talent rate cardWays to hire
Three ways to hire offshore developers in Vietnam
Companies that hire offshore developers in Vietnam usually pick one of three routes. They differ in who employs the developer and who directs the work.
| Route | Who employs the developer | Who directs the work | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freelance developer | No one; they invoice you | You | Short, well-defined tasks |
| Vendor's developer on a project | The vendor | The vendor's project manager | A fixed-scope build you hand over |
| Dedicated offshore developer through Hire Offshore | Hire Offshore, under Vietnamese law | You, in your own tools and rituals | Product teams that want offshore developers who work like employees |
A dedicated offshore developer works full time on your product, joins your standups and stays. You can start with one offshore developer and add more one hire at a time, with no minimum team size.
Where they work
Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi and Da Nang
We hire in Vietnam's three main tech cities. All three share one time zone, UTC+7, so the city changes the talent pool, not your meeting schedule.
Ho Chi Minh City
Where most of our Vietnamese offshore developers work, across product engineering, QA, mobile and data roles.
Hanoi
The capital and the second main hub, strong for backend and enterprise work.
Da Nang
A smaller coastal hub. Worth adding to a search for mid-level roles.
We search all three cities for each role unless you ask for one.
Cost
What it costs to hire an offshore developer in Vietnam
Offshore rates for Vietnamese developers working with international clients run $15 to $65 an hour, or $1,800 to $6,500 a month, per Second Talent's rate card for Vietnamese backend developers.
Through Hire Offshore you pay one fee a month, with the offshore developer's employment, payroll and equipment inside it:
| Route | Monthly cost per offshore developer | What is included |
|---|---|---|
| Hire Offshore, dedicated offshore developer | $2,499 to $5,999 | Salary, employment and statutory insurance, payroll, equipment, replacement guarantee |
| Comparable US hire | $13,079 to $25,461 | Salary, US payroll taxes, benefits, overhead |
The exact figure depends on stack and seniority, and we fix it before you interview anyone. For how Vietnam compares with Latin America and Eastern Europe, see nearshore vs offshore costs.
Working together
Working with an offshore developer in Vietnam
- Hours. Ho Chi Minh City is 11 hours ahead of New York in summer. Offshore developers who work with US teams run a shifted day; we agree the schedule before the offer.
- Tet. The Lunar New Year gives five of Vietnam's public holidays in one block. Plan releases around it early in the year.
- Notice. An offshore developer leaving a permanent contract gives 45 days' notice under the 2019 Labour Code, so a hand-over has time built in.
- English. Vietnam scores 500 on EF's index, in the Moderate band, so we test every offshore developer at C1 or above before you see a profile.
Working hours
When a Vietnamese workday lands in yours
An offshore developer working 9am to 6pm in Ho Chi Minh City (UTC+7) covers these hours in your office. Many offshore developers shift their day to add overlap; we agree it before the offer.
| Your office | Their 9am | Their 6pm |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | 6pm (previous day) | 3am |
| New York | 9pm (previous day) | 6am |
| London | 2am | 11am |
| Sydney | 1pm | 10pm |
Standard time. US and UK daylight saving moves your side one hour later.
Roles
Roles you can hire in Vietnam
Offshore full-stack developers
React, Node.js and TypeScript product engineers.
Offshore Java developers →
Spring Boot, microservices and API work.
Offshore PHP developers →
Laravel, Symfony and WordPress builds.
QA engineers
Manual and automated testing embedded in your sprints.
Offshore mobile app developers
iOS, Android, React Native and Flutter.
Data engineers
Pipelines, warehouses and reporting.
Hire offshore developers in Vietnam: FAQ
How do I hire offshore developers in Vietnam?
Send us the role, stack and working hours. We shortlist 6 to 8 vetted Vietnamese offshore developers within 24 hours, you interview and pick, and we employ the offshore developer. The full hire takes 2 weeks.
Can I hire offshore developers in Vietnam without a local company?
Yes. Hire Offshore employs each offshore developer under Vietnamese law, runs payroll and statutory insurance, and supplies equipment. You direct the work.
How much does it cost to hire an offshore developer in Vietnam?
Through Hire Offshore, $2,499 to $5,999 a month per offshore developer, all-in, with employment, payroll and equipment included. Offshore rates for Vietnamese backend developers run $15 to $65 an hour per Second Talent's rate card.
Should I hire in Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi?
Most of our Vietnamese offshore developers are in Ho Chi Minh City, and Hanoi is the second main hub. Both share the same time zone, so we search both unless you need a specific city.
Do offshore developers in Vietnam work US hours?
Many work a shifted day to overlap 4 to 6 hours with a US team. We agree the schedule with the offshore developer before the offer, so it is part of the job from day one.
Meet offshore developers from Vietnam tomorrow
Send us the role. We come back with 6 to 8 pre-vetted offshore developers within 24 hours, and you pay nothing until you hire.