Compensation-and-employee-benefits
Compensation Assurance
The company values employees' compensation and benefits, implementing competitive salary and benefits policies across all operating locations. Annual salary surveys are conducted to benchmark market salary levels and overall economic indicators, providing appropriate salary adjustments and attracting talent with competitive compensation.
Equal Pay and Diversity-Inclusive Compensation
Our salary policies are designed on principles of fairness and reasonableness. Employee salaries and remuneration are determined based on education, professional knowledge and skills, work experience, and individual performance. Under comparable conditions, equal pay is applied regardless of gender. New hires are not discriminated against in starting salaries based on race, religion, political stance, gender, or marital status.
Compliance with Taiwan’s Minimum Wage Regulations
The company’s compensation policy adheres to local laws and regulations, and combines market value and employee contribution with performance management to provide appropriate remuneration. Starting salaries for new graduates comply with legal requirements while remaining market-competitive. In 2024, the standard salary for entry-level employees meets Taiwan’s statutory minimum wage: NT$27,470. The ratio of standard salary to minimum wage for entry-level employees is as follows:
| Gender | Female | Male | Female | Male | Female | Male |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |||
| Minimum Wage | 27,470 | 26,400 | 25,250 | |||
| Standard Salary / Minimum Wage Ratio | 1.27 | 1.30 | 1.29 | 1.27 | 1.27 | 1.33 |
Note: Salary ratios are calculated for full-time employees employed as of 2024/12/31 with complete monthly salary and bonus records for 2024. According to Taiwan Stock Exchange regulations, listed companies must disclose the number of full-time non-supervisory employees, average salary, median salary, and year-over-year differences as follows:
| Year | Number of Full-Time Employees | Average Salary (NT$ 1,000) | Median Salary (NT$ 1,000) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 485 | 766 | 647 |
| 2023 | 493 | 766 | 607 |
| 2022 | 513 | 779 | 675 |
1. Bonus System 
The company’s overall compensation is set based on employees’ responsibilities, professional skills, performance, and long-term contributions, aligned with the company’s operational goals. According to company regulations, at least 6% of annual profits are allocated as employee rewards to encourage continuous contribution and long-term service, attracting, motivating, and retaining outstanding talent. By linking individual performance with company results, all employees collaborate toward common goals and generate long-term profits for shareholders.
- Allowance: Full attendance allowance
- Bonuses: Incentive bonuses based on operational performance (quarterly bonus, year-end bonus, long-service bonus, retention bonus, etc.)
- R&D Patent Incentive Program: Encourages innovation; bonuses are provided for patent proposals, applications, and approvals
- Annual promotion and salary adjustment: Based on individual performance
- Employee profit sharing: At least 6% of annual profits are allocated to employees if the company has profits
- Employee Stock Trust: Outstanding employees contribute a fixed amount of monthly salary, matched 1:1 by the company, into a dedicated trust account to share business results and plan retirement
2. Comprehensive Insurance
The company provides insurance for all employees in compliance with local laws. In addition to labor insurance and national health insurance, employees are enrolled in a group insurance plan starting from their first day, fully paid by the company, covering spouses and children, ensuring employees can work without worry. Insurance coverage includes:
- Labor Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Labor Pension (6% of monthly salary contributed by the company according to law)
- Group Insurance: Life, accident, medical, and cancer coverage
- Dependent Group Insurance: Spouse and children
- Overseas Travel Insurance: Coverage during official business trips abroad
3. Other Diverse Benefits
- Regular free health checkups (blood/urine/X-ray/bone density), semi-annual long-term night shift physicals
- Wellness seminars: Smoking cessation, weight loss, meridian health, stress relief, etc.
- AED installed on-site with training courses provided
- Regular on-site consultations with professional doctors and stationed nurses
- Holiday gift vouchers and gifts for Lunar New Year, Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, birthday gifts, and Labor Day vouchers or gifts
- Marriage gifts, funeral subsidies, maternity allowances, and hospitalization allowances
- Full coverage for education and training, department-sponsored occasional gatherings
- Various competitions and family activities (barbecue, hotpot gatherings, sightseeing trips, singing contests, family day, etc.)
- Discounts at affiliated stores
- Free coffee
- Artworks displayed and available for appreciation within the plant
- Company polo shirts and windbreakers issued
- Salary account transfer benefits, on-site ATM and passbook update machines
- Ticket purchasing service (supermarket vouchers and movie tickets)
- Annual company dinner and raffle activities
- Free parking for cars and motorcycles, reserved parking for pregnant employees
- Comfortable and cozy lactation rooms
- Diverse vending machines available (7-11, Kuang Chuan, etc.)
4. Comprehensive Pension System
In compliance with legal regulations, since July 1, 2005, new employees and existing employees under the new pension regulations contribute 6% of monthly salary to the Labor Insurance Bureau pension account. Meanwhile, service years under the old pension system are retained and calculated according to the original method, with contributions deposited into a Taiwan Bank account. Employees transferred to affiliated companies continue to accrue years of service, providing greater protection and ensuring talent circulation within the group.