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Oracle layoffs, tracked in full.
Oracle has cut 148,294 jobs across 18 tracked rounds since 2020. The most recent round was announced Sep 4, 2026, affecting 3,000 employees.
Total since 2020
All time
148,294
Most recent round
Sep 4, 2026
3,000
Layoff rounds
Tracked
18
Industry share
Cumulative
39.0%
Complete timeline · 18 verified rounds
Every Oracle layoff, documented.
Date
Event
Headcount
Location
Severity
Source
Sep 42026
Oracle starts quiet round of layoffs in September
Oracle has reportedly begun a new round of layoffs in the US for September 2026. Unlike previous rounds, these cuts are being handled quietly, with reports of high-level executives like VPs and GVPs being removed from internal systems.
3,000
10.0% of total
—
US
Moderate
Aug 122026
Oracle plans more layoffs in August 2026
Oracle is reportedly planning a new round of job cuts to be completed before its second fiscal quarter begins on September 1, 2026. Some teams are expected to see double-digit percentage reductions in headcount as part of an ongoing restructuring effort.
21,000
13.0% of total
—
Moderate
Jul 232026
Oracle severed 21,000 employees during an AI spending spree
Oracle reportedly reduced its workforce by 21,000 employees as it pivoted resources toward artificial intelligence infrastructure and spending. The cuts occurred alongside significant investments in AI power requirements.
21,000
13.0% of total
—
Moderate
Jul 82026
Oracle leads 2026 tech layoffs in the US
Oracle is reported to have the largest share of role eliminations in the tech sector for 2026, particularly within its cloud computing divisions.
—
—
US
Low
Jun 252026
Oracle cuts 30,000 jobs
Oracle is reportedly laying off 30,000 employees in 2026. The reduction is discussed in the context of AI's impact on the tech workforce.
30,000
13.0% of total
—
Moderate
Jun 92026
Oracle 30,000 job cuts incoming
Oracle is reportedly planning to cut approximately 30,000 jobs, representing nearly 18% of its workforce, by mid-June 2026. The layoffs coincide with the company's strategic shift toward AI and cloud infrastructure investments.
30,000
18.0% of total
—
High
Apr 12026
Oracle cuts 12,000 jobs in India
Oracle reportedly laid off approximately 12,000 employees in India, a move attributed to the company's transition toward automation. The layoffs were accompanied by the revocation of job offers at premier engineering institutions like the IITs and NITs.
12,000
18.0% of total
—
IN
High
By geography
Where the cuts landed, city by city.
- #01SF Bay Area8 ROUNDS · US31,032
- #02Seattle2 ROUNDS · US262
- #03Kansas City1 ROUND · US0
Frequently asked
Questions about Oracle layoffs.
How many people has Oracle laid off since 2020?+
Our dataset tracks 148,294 job cuts across 18 layoff rounds at Oracle since January 2020. All rounds are cross-referenced against WARN Act filings, SEC disclosures, and verified news reports.
When were Oracle's most recent layoffs?+
Oracle's most recent tracked layoffs were announced on September 4, 2026. Scroll up to the timeline for the full round-by-round history.
What percentage of Oracle's workforce has been laid off?+
An exact workforce percentage isn't available for Oracle — 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 Oracle layoffs?+
Based on tracked WARN filings and disclosures, Leadership appears most frequently across Oracle's layoff rounds. Scroll up to the divisions breakdown for the full picture.
Where does Oracle 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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