Driven by AI Boom, South Korean Tech Giants' Average Monthly Salary to Reach NT$200,000

(CNA Seoul, 17th, Comprehensive Foreign Report) Major South Korean semiconductor and electronics manufacturers are about to reach a milestone. Driven by factors such as the AI-driven chip boom and soaring performance bonuses, the average monthly salary per employee at these tech giants is expected to reach 10 million won (approximately NT$200,000) this year. The Korea Herald reported that according to data released today by the national statistical portal (KOSIS), the 2025 average monthly salary for full-time employees at large enterprises with at least 300 employees in the electronic components, computer, video, audio, and communication equipment manufacturing industries reached 9.42 million won. This figure represents a 13% increase from the previous year and includes regular salary, overtime pay, and bonuses. Industry observers note that the significant increase in the tech industry's average monthly salary reflects the recovery of semiconductor profits and the distribution of more performance bonuses by major chip manufacturers amidst a global boom in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure investment. The impact is particularly evident for Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, both of which have benefited from the surge in demand for AI memory chips. (Translation: Chen Yen-chun) 1150517