# Samsung reportedly set to distribute up to $26.6 billion to staff in AI-driven semiconductor bonuses after last-minute union deal — average payouts could approach $400,000 per chip employee

> Source: <https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/big-tech/samsung-reportedly-set-to-distribute-up-to-usd26-6-billion-to-staff-in-ai-driven-semiconductor-bonuses-after-last-minute-union-deal-average-payouts-could-approach-usd400-000-per-chip-employee>
> Published: 2026-05-21 14:25:18+00:00

Samsung reportedly set to distribute up to $26.6 billion to staff in AI-driven semiconductor bonuses after last-minute union deal — average payouts could approach $400,000 per chip employee | Tom's Hardware