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Microsoft layoffs, tracked in full.
Microsoft has cut 30,055 jobs across 17 tracked rounds since 2020. The most recent round was announced Apr 23, 2026.
Total since 2020
All time
30,055
Most recent round
Apr 23, 2026
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Layoff rounds
Tracked
17
Industry share
Cumulative
12.6%
Complete timeline · 17 verified rounds
Every Microsoft layoff, documented.
Date
Event
Headcount
Location
Severity
Source
Apr 232026
Microsoft offers voluntary retirement package to eligible U.S. employees
Microsoft has introduced its first-ever voluntary retirement program for eligible U.S. employees to manage and reduce headcount. The program is available to approximately 8,750 workers who meet specific age and service requirements, offering cash payments and extended benefits.
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7.0% of total
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Moderate
By geography
Where the cuts landed, city by city.
- #01Seattle16 ROUNDS · US30,055
Frequently asked
Questions about Microsoft layoffs.
How many people has Microsoft laid off since 2020?+
Our dataset tracks 30,055 job cuts across 17 layoff rounds at Microsoft since January 2020. All rounds are cross-referenced against WARN Act filings, SEC disclosures, and verified news reports.
When were Microsoft's most recent layoffs?+
Microsoft's most recent tracked layoffs were announced on April 23, 2026. Scroll up to the timeline for the full round-by-round history.
What percentage of Microsoft's workforce has been laid off?+
An exact workforce percentage isn't available for Microsoft — 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 Microsoft layoffs?+
Team-level data for Microsoft is limited in our current dataset. Where available, division breakdowns are shown above.
Where does Microsoft 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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