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Apple layoffs, tracked in full.
Apple has cut 999 jobs across 8 tracked rounds since 2020. The most recent round was announced Sep 1, 2026, affecting 147 employees.
Total since 2020
All time
999
Most recent round
Sep 1, 2026
147
Layoff rounds
Tracked
8
Industry share
Cumulative
0.3%
Complete timeline · 8 verified rounds
Every Apple layoff, documented.
Date
Event
Headcount
Location
Severity
Source
Sep 12026
Apple cuts 147 positions in San Francisco Bay Area
Apple is cutting 147 positions in the San Francisco Bay Area, including 79 at its Cupertino headquarters and 68 in Sunnyvale. The reductions primarily affect software engineering and machine-learning roles.
147
—
US
Moderate
Aug 212026
Apple lays off 60 Vision Products Group employees
Apple has reportedly laid off at least 60 employees from its Vision Products Group, specifically a team dedicated to VR development. The reduction follows reports that the Vision Pro team was disbanded and focus shifted toward smart glasses.
60
—
Low
Apr 232026
Apple to lay off 78 workers in Maryland
Apple filed a WARN notice regarding a store closure in Maryland that will result in 78 job cuts. The notice appeared in the tracker on April 23, 2026.
78
—
US
Low
By geography
Where the cuts landed, city by city.
- #01SF Bay Area5 ROUNDS · US714
Frequently asked
Questions about Apple layoffs.
How many people has Apple laid off since 2020?+
Our dataset tracks 999 job cuts across 8 layoff rounds at Apple since January 2020. All rounds are cross-referenced against WARN Act filings, SEC disclosures, and verified news reports.
When were Apple's most recent layoffs?+
Apple's most recent tracked layoffs were announced on September 1, 2026. Scroll up to the timeline for the full round-by-round history.
What percentage of Apple's workforce has been laid off?+
An exact workforce percentage isn't available for Apple — we don't have a confirmed peak headcount figure. The total cut figure above reflects all verified rounds in our dataset.
Which teams were affected by Apple layoffs?+
Based on tracked WARN filings and disclosures, software engineering appears most frequently across Apple's layoff rounds. Scroll up to the divisions breakdown for the full picture.
Where does Apple layoff data come from?+
Our data combines WARN Act government filings (mandatory for US employers cutting 50+ workers with 60-day notice), SEC 8-K corporate disclosures, and verified news reports. Each event is assigned a verification tier. See our methodology for full standards.
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