The recurring EOR management fee is only one line in a Vietnam employment budget. A practical comparison separates employee compensation, applicable employer costs, benefits, provider fees, cash-flow requirements, and optional support.
The cost model
Working formula
Total cash requirement = employee compensation + applicable employer costs + benefits + EOR fee + add-ons + one-time or refundable funding requirements
The exact items and treatment depend on the employee profile, agreed package, provider terms, and applicable rules.
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| Cost line | What to request | Why it changes the comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Gross compensation | Salary, fixed allowances, bonus structure, and payment currency | The same employment package must be used for every quote. |
| Applicable employer costs | Itemised statutory and other employment-related amounts | Ask for the calculation basis, caps, and effective date. |
| Benefits | Mandatory and optional benefit premiums and administration | Plans and provider mark-ups may differ. |
| Recurring EOR fee | Per-employee fee, minimums, tiers, and invoice frequency | A public “from” price may not match your scope. |
| FX and payment | Invoice currency, exchange source, spread, and bank charges | Foreign exchange treatment can materially change monthly cost. |
| Deposit or prefunding | Amount, timing, holding conditions, and refund process | This affects cash flow even if it is refundable. |
| Lifecycle fees | Onboarding, amendments, offboarding, and transition fees | One-time charges can be missed in monthly comparisons. |
| Optional services | Equipment, expenses, mobility, special reports, and HR projects | Separate essential scope from optional support. |
Statutory cost in 2026
Every route pays the same statutory cost on top of salary. For a Region I employee from 1 July 2026: social and health insurance at 20.5% and the trade union fund at 2%, both on salary up to ₫50.6 million, plus unemployment insurance at 1% on salary up to ₫106.2 million. Below the cap that is 23.5% of gross; above it the percentage falls.
| Gross salary / month | Employer statutory cost | As % of gross | Employment cost (US$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ₫15,000,000 ≈ US$577 | ₫3,525,000 | 23.5% | US$713 |
| ₫40,000,000 ≈ US$1,538 | ₫9,400,000 | 23.5% | US$1,900 |
| ₫80,000,000 ≈ US$3,077 | ₫12,185,000 | 15.2% | US$3,546 |
Converted at ₫26,000 per US dollar. Rates and caps are explained in the 2026 hiring guide.
Published fees at three salary levels
Flat-fee platforms charge the same whatever the salary, so they weigh most heavily on junior and mid-level Vietnam roles. A percentage fee scales with the salary. The table applies each provider’s published starting fee, as checked on 14 Oct 2026, to the same three employees.
| Provider | ₫15m gross | ₫40m gross | ₫80m gross |
|---|---|---|---|
From US$599 / monthOfficial website of Remote: remote.com (opens in a new tab) | US$1,312fee US$599 = 84.0% of employment cost | US$2,499fee US$599 = 31.5% of employment cost | US$4,145fee US$599 = 16.9% of employment cost |
From US$599 / monthOfficial website of Deel: deel.com (opens in a new tab) | US$1,312fee US$599 = 84.0% of employment cost | US$2,499fee US$599 = 31.5% of employment cost | US$4,145fee US$599 = 16.9% of employment cost |
 Truzand
8% of employment cost, US$80–250 / monthOfficial website of Truzand: truzand.com (opens in a new tab) | US$793fee US$80 = 11.2% of employment cost | US$2,052fee US$152 = 8.0% of employment cost | US$3,796fee US$250 = 7.1% of employment cost |
15–25% of employment cost / monthOfficial website of Acclime: vietnam.acclime.com (opens in a new tab) | US$820–891fee US$107–178 = 15–25% of employment cost | US$2,185–2,375fee US$285–475 = 15–25% of employment cost | US$4,078–4,433fee US$532–887 = 15–25% of employment cost |
Request quoteOfficial website of Multiplier: usemultiplier.com (opens in a new tab) | Quote only | Quote only | Quote only |
15–25% of employment cost / monthOfficial website of Adecco: adecco.com (opens in a new tab) | US$820–891fee US$107–178 = 15–25% of employment cost | US$2,185–2,375fee US$285–475 = 15–25% of employment cost | US$4,078–4,433fee US$532–887 = 15–25% of employment cost |
From US$199 / monthOfficial website of RemoFirst: remofirst.com (opens in a new tab) | US$912fee US$199 = 27.9% of employment cost | US$2,099fee US$199 = 10.5% of employment cost | US$3,745fee US$199 = 5.6% of employment cost |
Total = salary + employer statutory cost + published starting fee. Excludes VAT, deposits, benefits, FX margin and 13th-month pay. A “from” price may not match your scope; for providers without a public fee, record “quote required” rather than copying figures from third-party listicles.
Four pricing gaps to test
- The scope gap: employee support, claims, amendments, or reports may sit outside the base fee.
- The currency gap: invoice currency and exchange treatment may differ from salary payment currency.
- The lifecycle gap: onboarding is visible; offboarding costs and process dependencies are often less visible.
- The cash-flow gap: deposits, prefunding, and invoice timing can matter as much as the monthly fee.
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Make the decision
Compare cost only after confirming service scope and support quality. A provider that supplies a clear payroll calendar, responsibility matrix, sample outputs, and named escalation path may deliver better operating value than the lowest headline fee.