- MediaTek reduced H2 2025 bonuses by 15.7% compared to H1
- Around 12,000 employees can benefit from the reduced bonus
- Persistent RAM and storage shortages limit industry shipment growth
MediaTek has reportedly cut its employee bonuses for the second half of 2025, marking a shift in compensation for one of the world’s largest fabless semiconductor companies.
A report of Daily economic news (via WCCFTECH) claims that approximately 12,000 MediaTek employees are eligible for this compensation, with a total allocation estimated at NT$11.4 billion, or approximately $363 million.
Each eligible employee will receive an average bonus of approximately NT$950,000, or approximately $30,247.74 for the second half of 2025.
Average bonuses show a decrease compared to H1 2025
The bonus may seem significant, but it represents a drop of 15.7% compared to what was distributed in the first half.
MediaTek typically awards bonuses twice a year, with payments determined based on departmental performance, position level and individual evaluations.
Although no formal explanation has been provided for this reduction, the timing coincides with ongoing component shortages affecting the broader semiconductor ecosystem.
For the fourth quarter of 2025, smartphone chipsets accounted for 59% of MediaTek’s total revenue, showing how much the company depends on a single segment for its financial performance.
Any disruption to smartphone demand or supply chain stability has direct implications on revenue streams and cost management.
Industry projections suggest that MediaTek could remain a leading vendor in 2026, supported by continued demand for its Dimensity series. However, leadership in shipping volume does not protect the company from the impact of limited supply of DRAM and NAND.
Shortages of RAM and storage components have put pressure on production cycles across the industry, limiting shipment growth even for established suppliers.
This created a ripple effect beyond device manufacturers and led to increased costs at multiple levels of the supply chain.
These pressures can translate into tighter margins for chipset makers, particularly as shipping volumes decline.
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 compared to competitors such as Qualcomm will also influence demand trends in the high-end segment.
Although diversification efforts are underway, smartphone chipsets continue to generate the bulk of MediaTek’s revenue.
If memory constraints persist and expected declines in shipments materialize, cost containment measures could continue to affect compensation structures.
Based on the available figures, the premium reduction appears to reflect expectations of slower shipment growth rather than isolated internal adjustments.
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