I
IBM layoffs, tracked in full.
IBM has cut 4,900 jobs across 5 tracked rounds since 2020. The most recent round was announced Sep 18, 2024.
Total since 2020
All time
4,900
Most recent round
Sep 18, 2024
—
Layoff rounds
Tracked
5
Industry share
Cumulative
2.4%
Complete timeline · 5 verified rounds
Every IBM layoff, documented.
Date
Event
Headcount
Location
Severity
Source
By geography
Where the cuts landed, city by city.
- #01New York City3 ROUNDS · US3,900
- #02Beijing1 ROUND · US1,000
- #03Tel Aviv1 ROUND · US0
Frequently asked
Questions about IBM layoffs.
How many people has IBM laid off since 2020?+
Our dataset tracks 4,900 job cuts across 5 layoff rounds at IBM since January 2020. All rounds are cross-referenced against WARN Act filings, SEC disclosures, and verified news reports.
When were IBM's most recent layoffs?+
IBM's most recent tracked layoffs were announced on September 18, 2024. Scroll up to the timeline for the full round-by-round history.
What percentage of IBM's workforce has been laid off?+
An exact workforce percentage isn't available for IBM — 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 IBM layoffs?+
Team-level data for IBM is limited in our current dataset. Where available, division breakdowns are shown above.
Where does IBM 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.
Same industry
Other companies in Big Tech.
Continue reading