Ho Chi Minh City village chiefs to receive monthly allowances up to 6.7 million dong

Leaders of local communities in Ho Chi Minh City are set to receive significantly increased monthly allowances, with village and neighborhood chiefs potentially earning between 5.4 and 6.7 million Vietnamese dong (approximately $210-$260 USD) starting July 1.

The adjustment, guided by Resolution 15/2026 from the City People's Council, aims to enhance the support for individuals engaged in non-professional activities within community structures. This move follows a restructuring that reduced the number of administrative units from over 6,000 to 3,925.

Monthly allowances will vary based on the size and strategic importance of the community unit. For instance, the party cell secretary in larger neighborhoods (over 1,000 households) or key defense areas will receive 2.7 times the base salary, totaling approximately 6.8 million dong. Neighborhood chiefs and heads of the Fatherland Front committee in similar-sized units will receive 2.65 times the base salary, amounting to about 6.7 million dong.

Smaller units or those not designated as strategically important will see slightly lower allowances. The base salary, effective from July 1, is 2.53 million dong per month. The city aims for these roles to be filled by reputable, responsible, and capable individuals who can effectively mobilize the community, with an emphasis on rejuvenating the workforce and improving digital literacy and community management skills.