SK Hynix has reached a tentative wage agreement that would shift 60% of employee bonuses into company shares and deferred stock compensation, as the chipmaker balances rising payouts with cash preservation amid the AI boom. Workers could receive average compensation of 779 million won in 2026, while the deal also includes a 6.3% wage hike and expanded shareholder returns.

SK Hynix plans to pay 60% of 2026 employee bonuses in shares as strong HBM demand from AI infrastructure lifts earnings and strengthens the chipmaker’s outlook

SEOUL, Aug 20 : Chipmaker SK Hynix said on Thursday it has reached a tentative wage deal with its South Korean workers that will see them receive at least 60 per cent of this…

SK Hynix has reached a tentative wage agreement that would shift 60% of employee bonuses into company shares and deferred stock compensation, as the chipmaker balances rising…