Tech Layoffs 2026

In 2026, 28 tech companies have cut a combined 126,510 jobs, averaging 10.8% of workforce per company.

Total Jobs Cut
126,510
Companies
28
Avg Workforce %
10.8%
Largest Single Cut
30,000

The tech industry has been the epicenter of 2026 layoffs, with companies citing AI adoption as the primary driver. From Oracle's 30,000-person restructuring to Meta's 16,000 cuts, tech companies are fundamentally reshaping their workforces around artificial intelligence capabilities.

By Category

ALL AI-DRIVEN 104,335 RESTRUCTURE 19,465 MERGER 1,310 WEAK DEMAND 1,000 COST CUT 400

All Tech Layoffs in 2026

CompanyPeople Cut% of WorkforceDateCategory
Amazon30,0009%AI-DRIVEN
Oracle30,00019%AI-DRIVEN
Meta16,00021%AI-DRIVEN
Intel15,00014%RESTRUCTURE
Dell11,00010%AI-DRIVEN
Accenture11,0001%AI-DRIVEN
WiseTech Global2,00029%AI-DRIVEN
ASML1,7004%RESTRUCTURE
Atlassian1,60010%AI-DRIVEN
Epic Games1,00020%WEAK DEMAND
Salesforce1,0001%AI-DRIVEN
eBay8007%RESTRUCTURE
Pinterest78015%AI-DRIVEN
Glovo75015%RESTRUCTURE
IGT70010%MERGER
Flipkart5002%RESTRUCTURE
Palo Alto / CyberArk5003%MERGER
CrowdStrike5005%AI-DRIVEN
Peloton40011%COST CUT
Angi3507%AI-DRIVEN
Electronic Arts3002%RESTRUCTURE
Envato20033%RESTRUCTURE
Compass1100.6%MERGER
Ubisoft / Red Storm1050.6%RESTRUCTURE
Snowflake700.9%AI-DRIVEN
Superside609%RESTRUCTURE
xAI5010%RESTRUCTURE
Gloat3535%AI-DRIVEN

FAQ

How many tech layoffs happened in 2026?
As of 2026-04-03, 28 tech companies have announced layoffs in 2026, cutting a combined 126,510 jobs.
Which tech company laid off the most people in 2026?
Amazon announced the largest tech layoff in 2026 with 30,000 positions cut, representing 9% of its workforce.
What is driving tech layoffs in 2026?
The primary drivers are ai-driven and restructure, accounting for the majority of cuts in the sector.

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