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 (244) , 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 171 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 46 reviews)); "You will never get bored in this company plus the colleagues are all friendly so it's fun to work." ((in 39 reviews)); "Money is good and if you include their retention bonus darn good." ((in 38 reviews))

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

"The company does not offer flexible working hours, remote work options, or adequate time off." ((in 152 reviews)); "no work life balance for on call and work overtime" ((in 108 reviews)); "Long working time and high pressure" ((in 91 reviews)); "Selfish people Bad culture Can’t use private phone" ((in 83 reviews)); "Poor management with lots of toxic mangers" ((in 73 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

(2,148 total reviews)

C.C. Wei

72% approve of CEO

71% positive business outlook

Ratings by demographic groups

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

Sexual orientation

Disability

Parent or family caregiver

Veteran status

TSMC has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 2,148 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

2.0

Jan 17, 2024

Equipment Engineer Role

Equipment engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay Benefits Large bonuses just to stay with the company

Cons

Majority of meetings are held in mandarin

4.0

Dec 14, 2023

This company is laser focused on getting results

Section manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working here has opened my eyes to what it took for TSMC to get to where they are now. A whole lot of commitment, tenacity and discipline

Cons

The same ingredients that made TSMC so successful in Taiwan also makes it challenging for it to adapt to a new environment and culture. There is still some ways to go before TSMC can truly call itself a global company but it will get there

3.0

Nov 1, 2023

Rewarding for some, but not everyone

Process engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Can make lots of money Amazing technology High status

Cons

Brutal east asian work culture Long working hours Difficult systems (not user friendly) Deaf management Hyper competitive workplace

TSMC Response

2y

We appreciate your feedback as it is important that we understand employee experiences in our workplace. We are disappointed to learn that you didn't have a more positive experience. We aim to foster a positive work environment with supportive teams and responsive management. To uphold these values, we provide various training resources to help our people managers become effective and engaged leaders. Additionally, we offer training resources to our employees to help them familiarize themselves with our advanced semiconductor technology. Your feedback will be considered as we expand and grow our Phoenix team. We wish you success in your future endeavors.

Viewing 217 - 219 of 2,148 Reviews

Jobs at TSMC

Entry Level - Executive Assistant / Administrative Assistant

Entry Level Talent Acquisition Specialist

Outgoing Quality Assurance Specialist

Junior Process Analyst

Entry Level Automation Technician

TSMC

TSMC reviews

Company ratings over time

Ratings by demographic groups

Reviews by job title

Equipment Engineer Role

This company is laser focused on getting results

Rewarding for some, but not everyone

Jobs at TSMC

TSMC reviews FAQs

Want the inside scoop on your own company?

Bowls

Followed companies

Job searches

Company ratings over time

TSMC reviews FAQs

Jobs at TSMC