California Layoffs 2026

In 2026, 39 companies headquartered in California have cut a combined 66,422 jobs.

Total Jobs Cut
66,422
Companies
39
Largest Cut
16,000

All California Layoffs in 2026

CompanyPeople Cut% of WorkforceIndustryCategory
Meta16,00020%TechAI-DRIVEN
Intel15,00014%TechRESTRUCTURE
Chevron8,00018%EnergyCOST CUT
PayPal4,76020%Crypto & FintechAI-DRIVEN
Block4,00040%Crypto & FintechAI-DRIVEN
Cisco4,0005%TechAI-DRIVEN
Intuit3,00017%Crypto & FintechAI-DRIVEN
Cloudflare1,10021%TechAI-DRIVEN
Salesforce (Feb)1,0001%TechAI-DRIVEN
Snap1,00019%Media & EntertainmentAI-DRIVEN
LinkedIn8755%TechAI-DRIVEN
eBay8007%TechRESTRUCTURE
Coinbase70014%Crypto & FintechAI-DRIVEN
Pinterest70015%Media & EntertainmentAI-DRIVEN
LAUSD (Los Angeles Unified School District)6571%EducationCOST CUT
Freshworks50011%TechAI-DRIVEN
Palo Alto / CyberArk5003%TechMERGER
Uber3401%Automotive & TransportationAI-DRIVEN
Lucid Group3195%Automotive & TransportationCOST CUT
Electronic Arts3002%Media & EntertainmentRESTRUCTURE
ClickUp29022%TechAI-DRIVEN
LAHSA28447%TechRESTRUCTURE
Alameda Health System2404%Healthcare & PharmaCOST CUT
L.A. Care Health Plan2253%Healthcare & PharmaCOST CUT
Theravance Biopharma20050%Healthcare & PharmaRESTRUCTURE
Gilead Sciences19292%Healthcare & PharmaMERGER
Fresh Venture Foods1859%Consumer GoodsRESTRUCTURE
Molina Healthcare1560.9%Healthcare & PharmaRESTRUCTURE
GoPro14523%Consumer GoodsRESTRUCTURE
Upwork14524%TechAI-DRIVEN
Webflow1408%TechAI-DRIVEN
MedImpact Healthcare1256%Healthcare & PharmaMERGER
Wells Fargo1120.0%Finance & BankingAI-DRIVEN
GladUDid Chick-fil-A98100%RetailRESTRUCTURE
Salesforce (Jun 9)860.1%TechAI-DRIVEN
Gossamer Bio7748%Healthcare & PharmaRESTRUCTURE
Streamland Media715%Media & EntertainmentWEAK DEMAND
xAI5010%TechRESTRUCTURE
WME303%Media & EntertainmentRESTRUCTURE
Los Angeles Lakers207%Media & EntertainmentCOST CUT

FAQ

How many layoffs happened in California in 2026?
39 companies headquartered in California announced layoffs in 2026, cutting a combined 66,422 jobs.
Which California company had the largest layoff in 2026?
Meta announced the largest layoff in California with 16,000 positions cut.
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Last verified: 2026-06-09
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