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LinkedIn layoffs, tracked in full.
LinkedIn has cut 4,019 jobs across 7 tracked rounds since 2020. The most recent round was announced Jul 2, 2026, affecting 875 employees.
Total since 2020
All time
4,019
Most recent round
Jul 2, 2026
875
Layoff rounds
Tracked
7
Industry share
Cumulative
5.4%
Complete timeline · 7 verified rounds
Every LinkedIn layoff, documented.
Date
Event
Headcount
Location
Severity
Source
Jul 22026
LinkedIn to lay off 875 employees
LinkedIn is planning to reduce its workforce by approximately 5%, affecting around 875 employees. The reorganization aims to focus on growing business areas and is reportedly not related to AI replacement.
875
5.0% of total
—
Moderate
May 202026
LinkedIn to cut 606 jobs in California
LinkedIn is planning to lay off 606 employees in California, with the majority of cuts occurring in the Bay Area. The layoffs are scheduled to take place in July 2026.
606
5.0% of total
Moderate
By geography
Where the cuts landed, city by city.
- #01SF Bay Area6 ROUNDS · US3,144
Frequently asked
Questions about LinkedIn layoffs.
How many people has LinkedIn laid off since 2020?+
Our dataset tracks 4,019 job cuts across 7 layoff rounds at LinkedIn since January 2020. All rounds are cross-referenced against WARN Act filings, SEC disclosures, and verified news reports.
When were LinkedIn's most recent layoffs?+
LinkedIn's most recent tracked layoffs were announced on July 2, 2026. Scroll up to the timeline for the full round-by-round history.
What percentage of LinkedIn's workforce has been laid off?+
An exact workforce percentage isn't available for LinkedIn — 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 LinkedIn layoffs?+
Based on tracked WARN filings and disclosures, Engineering appears most frequently across LinkedIn's layoff rounds. Scroll up to the divisions breakdown for the full picture.
Where does LinkedIn 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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