TSMC's Q2 employee bonuses rise more than 50% year-on-year - Focus Taiwan

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) has increased its second-quarter employee bonuses by more than 50 percent from a year earlier, as the world's largest contract chipmaker posted record earnings in the three-month period.

By America Pulse · Based on reporting from focustaiwan.tw

TSMC Employee Bonuses Surge Following Record Quarterly Profits

TSMC employees received a significant financial boost this Friday as the company released its second-quarter bonus figures. The world leading contract chipmaker reported that its performance-based payouts for the period between April and June reached a total of NT$36 billion, which converts to approximately US$1.14 billion. This figure represents a surge of more than 50 percent compared to the same timeframe last year, reflecting the robust financial health of the semiconductor giant.

Record Quarterly NET Profit Growth

The substantial increase in employee compensation follows a period of exceptional profitability for the firm. During the second quarter, TSMC recorded a net profit of NT$706.56 billion. This performance marks a 77.

Source: focustaiwan.tw · 2026-08-29