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 decreased by 1% over the last 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 (245) , Process Engineer (207) , Principal Engineer (128) , Senior Engineer (126) , Equipment Engineer (118) , 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 175 reviews)); "benefit is good and also for the family" ((in 59 reviews)); "Good salary in Taiwan for none CS / EE student" ((in 53 reviews)); "The people are nice and I learned some knowledge about how to generate standard cell library IP kits." ((in 50 reviews)); "You will never get bored in this company plus the colleagues are all friendly so it's fun to work." ((in 30 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 115 reviews)); "Long working time and high pressure" ((in 87 reviews)); "Selfish people Bad culture Can’t use private phone" ((in 77 reviews)); "Bad management will never produce any promising end and the workers will undertake all the burdens." ((in 73 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 33 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.

What are the top reviewed TSMC locations?

Phoenix , San Jose , Arizona City , Camas , Austin , Los Angeles , New York , Tempe , Arizona Village , Chandler , Glendale , Mesa , Peoria , Arivaca , Washington , Turkey , College Station , Houston , San Diego , Union City , Campbell , Santa Clara , Sunnyvale , Vancouver , Seattle , Pittsburgh , Tampa , Anthem

TSMC reviews

3.3

47% would recommend to a friend

(2,150 total reviews)

C.C. Wei

72% approve of CEO

71% positive business outlook

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TSMC has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 2,150 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).

Reviews by job title

2K reviews

5.0

Aug 10, 2024

Good

Senior department manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good working env. and benefit

Cons

Very strict on working hours

3.0

Aug 9, 2024

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Principal engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Job secure, rarely fire people Pay relatively competitive

Cons

Stressful. Work load is high No work life balance since production line is up 24/7. I'm a team lead of a production line, sometimes i got call from on duty in midnight

1.0

Aug 9, 2024

Sick and Toxic Experience

Financial accountant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They offer a solid relocation package, 401K matching, an annual bonus, and the standard 15 days of PTO.

Cons

The office culture here is toxic, particularly for Asians. It's expected that you stay until your seniors leave, with no overtime pay, often working 12-16 hours on weekdays. The environment is rife with workplace bullying, especially if you're not an introvert, and there's a lot of backstabbing and fake interactions. Bullying is widespread, and if you're not American but Asian, the situation can be even worse—your boss may expect you to handle everything, both during and outside work hours. PTO is difficult to use unless you have a "reasonable" reason.

TSMC Response

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We do not tolerate workplace bullying at TSMC and take your allegations very seriously. We strive to create an environment where employees feel supported and valued regardless of ethnicity, race, gender, age, or other personal traits. If you're open to a discussion, we would like the opportunity to investigate your concerns further. Please reach out to p_tad@tsmc.com.

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