Micron Grants Record Payout to Over 60,000 Employees Worldwide

Micron Technology announced it will grant awards to more than 60,000 employees worldwide, the largest in its history. Including the awards, Taiwan employees will receive total compensation equivalent to 35 to 68 months of salary in fiscal 2026.

Micron said Taiwan employees hired before August 29, 2025 will each receive a NT$1 million (about HK$240,000) appreciation cash bonus, while newer hires will receive pro-rata payments based on their actual time of service. Beyond the NT$1 million cash award, Taiwan employees' annual performance bonuses can reach up to 500% of their base target, with additional stock awards. Overall, Taiwan production-line employees, including related awards, will receive annual total compensation equivalent to about 35 to 68 months of salary.

Micron said annual cash compensation for Taiwan employees will start at NT$1.7 million (about HK$420,000). Junior engineers will receive average cash compensation of NT$2.9 million (about HK$720,000), and average total compensation of NT$3.4 million (about HK$840,000) including stock awards calculated at grant value. Annual performance-based salary adjustments and stock awards will cover all Taiwan employees. Micron currently employs about 15,000 people in Taiwan and has invested more than NT$1.6 trillion cumulatively.