TSMC CEO C.C. Wei pledged an average increase of more than 30% for 2026 employee profit-sharing payouts.
Wei announced the hike during a company town hall convened to address internal concerns regarding incentive sizes.
The CEO canceled a business trip to hold the meeting following rumors that global expansion projects would trigger bonus cuts.
The move responds to surging profits driven by record demand for advanced artificial intelligence chips.
TSMC aims to quell staff discontent by sharing financial gains resulting from the AI boom.