TSMC employees working as Design Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 6 ratings. This is in line with the average of Design Engineer professionals at TSMC worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Design Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $110,472 per year (estimate) and goes up to $245,278 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Design Engineer at TSMC is $122,440 per year or $59 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $193,438 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $96,955 (25th percentile) and $156,249 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 32 salaries submitted by TSMC Design Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Design Engineer professionals typically earn between $47 and $75 per hour.
Design Engineer professionals typically earn between $8,080 and $13,021 monthly.