Samsung chip workers will get an average $340k bonus as AI profits soar

Samsung Electronics will distribute approximately $26.6 billion in bonuses to its chip division employees following a tentative labor agreement, with individual workers receiving an average bonus of $340,000. This substantial payout reflects surging AI-driven profits in the chip sector and represents a significant increase compared to Samsung's average total compensation of around $11,000 across the entire company in 2025.