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?

46% 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, 2.6 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at TSMC?

Engineer (246) , 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 (28) , 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 salary in taiwan.There are lots of technical information if you are good at digging out detail by evidence." ((in 345 reviews)); "Good pay and stable." ((in 177 reviews)); "benefit is good and also for the family" ((in 65 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 49 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 108 reviews)); "Long working time and high pressure" ((in 92 reviews)); "Poor management with lots of toxic mangers" ((in 73 reviews)); "Selfish people Bad culture Can’t use private phone" ((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 30 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

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3.3

46% would recommend to a friend

(2,154 total reviews)

C.C. Wei

69% approve of CEO

72% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Career opportunities

2.7

Diversity & inclusion

2.7

Senior management

2.6

Culture & values

2.3

Work/Life balance

TSMC has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 2,154 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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2K reviews

4.0

Apr 17, 2026

Dynamic environment with cutting-edge tech stack

Anonymous employee

Recommend

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Pros

Great exposure to the latest AI models and agentic workflows. Talented engineering team and a fast-paced learning environment.

Cons

Work-life balance can be challenging during major release cycles. Internal documentation could be more organized.

4.0

Apr 16, 2026

TSMC opetator

Operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

While the base salary is standard, the total package, including overtime pay and quarterly bonuses, is highly competitive within the industry.

Cons

The pace inside the cleanroom is extremely fast-paced, requiring long hours of standing or walking, which is physically and mentally demanding.

3.0

Apr 13, 2026

PE

Process engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of income compared to most companies in Taiwan

Cons

Awful work culture, micro managment, no visibility

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Product Engineer (Yield & Quality)

Chemical Lab Engineer/Analytical Chemist

Mechanical Design Engineer - New FAB Design Department

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Outgoing Quality Assurance Technician

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