- MediaTek reduced H2 2025 bonuses by 15.7% compared to H1
- Around 12,000 employees are entitled to the reduced bonus payment
- Ongoing RAM and storage shortages limit shipment growth across the sector
MediaTek has reportedly reduced employee bonuses for the second half of 2025, marking a shift in compensation at one of the world’s biggest fabless semiconductor companies.
A report from Economic Daily News (via WCCFTECH) claims that around 12,000 MediaTek employees are eligible for the payout, with the total award reported at NT$11.4 billion, or approximately $363 million.
Each eligible employee will receive an average bonus of about NT$950,000, or about $30,247.74 for H2 2025.
Average bonuses show a reduction compared to the first half of 2025
The bonus may seem like a large sum, but it represents a 15.7% drop from what was awarded in the first half of the year.
MediaTek typically awards bonuses twice a year, with payments determined by department performance, job level and individual evaluations.
While no formal explanation has been given for the reduction, the timing coincides with ongoing component shortages affecting the broader semiconductor ecosystem.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, smartphone chipsets accounted for 59% of MediaTek’s total revenue, showing how much the company relies on a single segment for financial performance.
Any disruption to smartphone demand or supply chain stability has direct implications for revenue flow and cost management.
Industry projections suggest that MediaTek could remain a leading supplier in 2026, supported by continued demand for its Dimensity series – however, leadership in shipment volume does not protect the company from the impact of limited DRAM and NAND supply.
Shortages of RAM and storage components have put pressure on production cycles across the sector, limiting shipment growth even for established suppliers.
This has created a ripple effect beyond device manufacturers and has increased costs across multiple layers of the supply chain.
This pressure could translate into tighter margins for chipset makers, especially when shipping volumes fall.
MediaTek is preparing to introduce its Dimensity 9600, which is expected to be manufactured on a 2nm process node.
However, advanced lithography alone does not determine shipment scale or profitability, as architectural refinements and competitive pricing vis-à-vis competitors such as Qualcomm will also influence demand patterns in the premium segment.
Although diversification efforts are underway, smartphone chipsets continue to generate most of MediaTek’s revenue.
If storage constraints continue and anticipated shipment declines materialize, cost containment measures may continue to impact compensation structures.
Based on the numbers available, the reduction in bonuses appears to be in line with expectations of slower shipment growth rather than isolated internal adjustments.
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