Does TSMC pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, TSMC employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at TSMC. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at TSMC?

47% of TSMC employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated TSMC 2.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.7 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at TSMC?

Engineer (243) , Process Engineer (207) , Principal Engineer (128) , Senior Engineer (125) , Equipment Engineer (117) , Software Engineer (81) , Process Integration Engineer (53) , Intern (37) , Senior Process Engineer (29) , Equipment Technician (27) , Manager (27) , Section Manager (22) , Technical Manager (22) , Technician (20) , IT Engineer (18)

What are the pros of working at TSMC according to real employee reviews?

"Good pay and stable." ((in 170 reviews)); "benefit is good and also for the family" ((in 66 reviews)); "The people are nice and I learned some knowledge about how to generate standard cell library IP kits." ((in 48 reviews)); "relative the money is good" ((in 43 reviews)); "You will never get bored in this company plus the colleagues are all friendly so it's fun to work." ((in 37 reviews))

What are the cons of working at TSMC according to real employee reviews?

"no work life balance for on call and work overtime" ((in 111 reviews)); "Long working time and high pressure" ((in 86 reviews)); "Selfish people Bad culture Can’t use private phone" ((in 78 reviews)); "Bad management will never produce any promising end and the workers will undertake all the burdens." ((in 74 reviews)); "Toxic work culture:If you bring up any issues or concerns they will look for a way to force you out of the company." ((in 31 reviews))

What are employees saying about TSMC layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about TSMC layoffs and their outlook for job security at TSMC in 2026.

TSMC reviews

3.3

47% would recommend to a friend

(2,143 total reviews)

C.C. Wei

74% approve of CEO

71% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Career opportunities

2.8

Diversity & inclusion

2.7

Culture & values

2.7

Senior management

2.3

Work/Life balance

TSMC has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 2,143 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The TSMC employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

2K reviews

2.0

Mar 3, 2024

High Demands / Low Recognition

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Salary. New Language. CHIPs act required benefits.

Cons

Poor management. Micro-managers. Long hours (scheduled 8hours; reality 10-12hours on average daily). Short timelines. High pressure. Low recognition. Berating of employees in meetings. Meetings extend beyond the time scheduled.

TSMC Response

2y

At TSMC, we care about the wellbeing of our employees and are committed to cultivating a healthy and productive workplace environment. We're disappointed to hear that has not been your experience. We provide multiple channels for employees to report concerns and protect persons making reports or participating in investigations from retaliation. We encourage you to share your experience through our “open door” policy, speak directly with the Human Resources representative assigned to your department, or the “Ombudsman System” tool, which can be found within the Employee Voice Channels page. We encourage you to reach out through any of these channels so that we can have a better understanding of your experience.

5.0

Nov 20, 2023

Do Not Work Here

Equipment technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Vacation training in Taiwan for minimum 3 months.

Cons

Everything is bad here including the pay. Discriminating against everyone who isn’t Chinese or doesn’t speak Chinese. Most of the TW engineers don’t really know how to do their jobs so they rely on US counterparts heavily.

TSMC Response

2y

TSMC is deeply committed to workplace safety in all our facilities, along with each of our active construction projects, including TSMC Arizona. We take allegations of unsafe working conditions very seriously. To ensure we're constantly operating with the highest safety standards in mind, we have a voluntary partner safety agreement with the Arizona Department of Safety and Health (ADOSH). We are also regularly audited against known safety standards by ADOSH. Additionally, we conduct our own internal audits of safety records against state and national figures. In Arizona, our recordable safety incident rate is nearly 80% lower than state and national construction industry averages. We have had zero work-related fatalities, and any such incidents would be reported and investigated by ADOSH. These allegations are concerning and we invite you to contact p_tad@tsmc.com to provide more details.

2.0

Jul 17, 2023

Lack of Ethical Practices

Equipment technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The salary is not bad and the company is the leading one in the semiconductor industry.

Cons

TSMC's lack of ethical practices is deeply concerning. The company's focus on profit and efficiency often comes at the expense of ethical considerations and social responsibility. There have been reports of labor rights violations and poor working conditions in TSMC's supply chain. The company's failure to address these issues raises questions about its commitment to fair and ethical business practices. Furthermore, TSMC's environmental impact has also come under scrutiny. The company's manufacturing processes and waste management practices have raised concerns about pollution and sustainability. The absence of a strong ethical framework and accountability measures undermines the trust and confidence that employees and stakeholders place in the company. In conclusion, TSMC's lack of ethical practices is a significant drawback. If you value a workplace that prioritizes ethical conduct and social responsibility, I would recommend exploring other options.

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