Looking for a Pay Boost? Intel Isn’t It [Video]

Intel’s median employee pay has only increased by 4% over the past five years, an analysis of annual proxy statements filed with the SEC showed.

In comparison, other chipmakers and Big Tech companies like Nvidia, AMD, Qualcomm, and Microsoft have boosted their average pay by at least 12%. The reports do not break down pay by gender.

In 2019, Intel’s average employee pay was $96,300. It increased to $104,400 in 2021 before dropping to $96,400 the next year. In 2023, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger and higher-level staff took pay cuts while also instituting “thank you” bonuses in the form of one-time restricted-stock-unit grants for employees.

Besides stagnating pay, Intel employees have seen other setbacks. Executives at the American chipmaker have said it would cut $10 billion in expenses by restructuring its staff and foundry businesses. This fall, Intel cut about 15% of its employees through voluntary buyouts and layoffs and slashed staff perks, as Business Insider reported.

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