The average salary of Vietnam Airlines’ pilots is VND115.3 million (USD5,220) a month, equal to that of pilots in Southeast Asia.

Vietnam Airlines has approved a fourth salary rise for its staff since 2008 to ensure that the income of the firm’s staff remains among the region’s top airlines. 

The average salary of Vietnam Airlines’ pilots is VND115.3 million (USD5,220) a month

Meanwhile, the average salary of Vietnam Airlines flight attendants is VND25.5 million, while the figure for staff in other positions is VND17.4 million.

The salary increase at Vietnam Airlines is based on staff capacity and productivity.

Earlier in early 2015, the Ministry of Transport instructed Vietnam Airlines to review its salary policy, citing the high number of pilots who wanted to leave the company for better pay.

Vietnam Airlines and its subsidiaries earned combined revenue last year of more than VND76 trillion (USD3.34 billion) in 2016, an increase of more than 10% against 2015. Pre-tax profits stood at almost VND2.5 trillion (USD110 million), up 140% and 7% higher than the annual plan.

The national flag carrier is operating 85 planes and has 7,100 staff.