- MediaTek reduced H2 2025 bonuses by 15.7% compared to H1
- Around 12,000 employees are entitled to receive the reduced bonus
- The current shortage of RAM and storage is limiting shipment growth across the sector.
MediaTek has reportedly reduced employee bonuses for the second half of 2025, marking a change in compensation at one of the world’s largest fabless semiconductor companies.
a report of Daily economic news (through WCCFTECH) claims that around 12,000 MediaTek employees are eligible for the payment, with a total reported allocation of NT$11.4 billion, or approximately $363 million.
Each eligible employee will receive an average bonus of approximately NT$950,000, or about $30,247.74 for the second half of 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 drop of 15.7% compared to what was distributed in the first half of the year.
MediaTek typically awards bonuses twice a year, with payments determined based on department performance, job level, and individual evaluations.
While no formal explanation has been provided for the reduction, the timing coincides with persistent component shortages affecting the broader semiconductor ecosystem.
By the fourth quarter of 2025, smartphone chipsets accounted for 59% of MediaTek’s total revenue, showing how heavily the company relies on a single segment for its financial performance.
Any disruption in smartphone demand or supply chain stability has direct implications for revenue stream and cost management.
Industry projections suggest MediaTek could remain a leading vendor in 2026, supported by continued demand for its Dimensity series; however, the 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 increased costs at multiple layers of the supply chain.
These pressures can translate into tighter margins for chipset makers, particularly when shipping volumes decline.
MediaTek is preparing to unveil its Dimensity 9600, which is expected to be manufactured on a 2nm process node.
However, advanced lithography alone does not determine shipping scale or profitability, as architectural refinements and competitive pricing relative to rivals such as Qualcomm will also influence demand patterns in the premium segment.
Although diversification efforts are underway, smartphone chipsets continue to generate the majority of MediaTek’s revenue.
If memory limitations persist and projected declines in shipments materialize, cost containment measures may continue to impact compensation structures.
Based on available figures, the reduction in bonuses appears to be aligned with expectations of slower shipment growth rather than isolated internal adjustments.
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