Salary is relatively high in Taiwan but long working hours - Anonymous employee TSMC Employee Review

4.0
12 Apr 2013
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

High salary and company profit is gradually growing. It's technology is leading in the world.

Cons

Long working hours and the working condition is quite not acceptable and you need to stay in the clean room.

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5.0
27 Apr 2026
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CEO approval
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Pros

Stability despite layoffs across the semiconductor industry

Cons

Lower compensation than competitors. The fab in Washington works on less exciting science than the one in Arizona

3.0
9 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

-Good learning opportunities -Large job scope -Growth opportunities around

Cons

-Heavily micromanaged by management -Lack of autonomy and ability to control your path -Terrible work/life balance -Little lateral movement within company -Tunnel vision per department does exist -Lack of diversity

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