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Salesforce layoffs, tracked in full.
Salesforce has cut 20,670 jobs across 17 tracked rounds since 2020. The most recent round was announced Aug 6, 2026, affecting 59 employees.
Total since 2020
All time
20,670
Most recent round
Aug 6, 2026
59
Layoff rounds
Tracked
17
Industry share
Cumulative
5.6%
Complete timeline · 17 verified rounds
Every Salesforce layoff, documented.
Date
Event
Headcount
Location
Severity
Source
Aug 62026
Salesforce cuts 59 jobs in Seattle and Bellevue
Salesforce is laying off 59 employees across its Seattle and Bellevue offices. These reductions are part of ongoing cuts within the technology sector.
59
Low
Jul 62026
Salesforce cuts 4,000 customer support roles
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff confirmed the company has cut 4,000 customer support roles. The reduction is attributed to the implementation of artificial intelligence helping to reduce the need for human staff.
4,000
—
High
Jun 102026
Salesforce lays off staff tied to Agentforce product
Salesforce is laying off employees associated with its Agentforce product line. The reduction comes shortly after the company reported hitting $1.2 billion in AI-related revenue.
86
—
Low
May 12026
Salesforce restructures organization including workforce reductions
Salesforce is restructuring its organization, which includes workforce reductions and leadership changes, while simultaneously launching a program for AI hiring and partnerships.
—
—
Low
By geography
Where the cuts landed, city by city.
- #01SF Bay Area10 ROUNDS · US16,352
- #02Seattle2 ROUNDS · US152
- #03Dublin2 ROUNDS · US80
Frequently asked
Questions about Salesforce layoffs.
How many people has Salesforce laid off since 2020?+
Our dataset tracks 20,670 job cuts across 17 layoff rounds at Salesforce since January 2020. All rounds are cross-referenced against WARN Act filings, SEC disclosures, and verified news reports.
When were Salesforce's most recent layoffs?+
Salesforce's most recent tracked layoffs were announced on August 6, 2026. Scroll up to the timeline for the full round-by-round history.
What percentage of Salesforce's workforce has been laid off?+
An exact workforce percentage isn't available for Salesforce — 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 Salesforce layoffs?+
Based on tracked WARN filings and disclosures, Customer Support appears most frequently across Salesforce's layoff rounds. Scroll up to the divisions breakdown for the full picture.
Where does Salesforce 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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