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Cisco layoffs, tracked in full.
Cisco has cut 25,592 jobs across 8 tracked rounds since 2020. The most recent round was announced Aug 22, 2026, affecting 6,600 employees.
Total since 2020
All time
25,592
Most recent round
Aug 22, 2026
6,600
Layoff rounds
Tracked
8
Industry share
Cumulative
7.9%
Complete timeline · 8 verified rounds
Every Cisco layoff, documented.
Date
Event
Headcount
Location
Severity
Source
Aug 222026
Cisco to lay off 6,600 employees
Cisco announced an additional 1,100 job cuts, bringing the total expected layoffs to 6,600 staff. The decision follows a revenue forecast miss and a strategic shift from hardware to software solutions.
6,600
—
Severe
Jun 252026
Cisco to lay off 471 workers at 3 Bay Area offices
Cisco plans to permanently lay off 471 workers across three of its Bay Area offices starting in July 2026. This announcement provides the first detailed breakdown of local job cuts for the company.
471
Moderate
May 142026
Cisco cuts nearly 4,000 jobs to spend more on AI
Cisco is reducing its workforce by approximately 4,000 employees, or 5% of its total staff, to refocus resources on AI and cybersecurity. The announcement came despite the company reporting record quarterly revenue and growth.
4,000
5.0% of total
—
Moderate
By geography
Where the cuts landed, city by city.
- #01SF Bay Area6 ROUNDS · US14,992
Frequently asked
Questions about Cisco layoffs.
How many people has Cisco laid off since 2020?+
Our dataset tracks 25,592 job cuts across 8 layoff rounds at Cisco since January 2020. All rounds are cross-referenced against WARN Act filings, SEC disclosures, and verified news reports.
When were Cisco's most recent layoffs?+
Cisco's most recent tracked layoffs were announced on August 22, 2026. Scroll up to the timeline for the full round-by-round history.
What percentage of Cisco's workforce has been laid off?+
An exact workforce percentage isn't available for Cisco — 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 Cisco layoffs?+
Team-level data for Cisco is limited in our current dataset. Where available, division breakdowns are shown above.
Where does Cisco 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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