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Samsung layoffs, tracked in full.
Samsung has cut 1,648 jobs across 5 tracked rounds since 2020. The most recent round was announced Aug 28, 2026, affecting 739 employees.
Total since 2020
All time
1,648
Most recent round
Aug 28, 2026
739
Layoff rounds
Tracked
5
Industry share
Cumulative
3.0%
Complete timeline · 5 verified rounds
Every Samsung layoff, documented.
Date
Event
Headcount
Location
Severity
Source
Aug 282026
Samsung lays off 739 employees in New Jersey HQ relocation
Samsung is relocating its US headquarters from Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, to the Dallas, Texas area. A formal government filing indicates that 739 employees will be laid off as part of this transition, representing a significant portion of the site's staff.
739
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Moderate
Jul 22026
Samsung cuts 179 Bergen County jobs ahead of move to Texas
Samsung is laying off 179 employees in Bergen County, New Jersey, as part of a transition following the announcement that it is moving its regional headquarters to Texas.
179
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Moderate
Jun 12026
Samsung cuts over 700 jobs in US consumer electronics division
Samsung Electronics America is cutting over 700 positions across its display, phone, and consumer electronics operations in the US. The reductions primarily affect workers in New Jersey and Texas as the company relocates its headquarters to Texas and prioritizes its AI chip business.
700
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US
Moderate
Apr 292026
Samsung Electronics DX Division considers 20% workforce reduction
Samsung Electronics is restructuring its DX Division, which handles home appliances and mobile devices, due to rising costs and competition. The company is considering workforce reductions of approximately 20% in certain divisions and has seen an increase in voluntary retirement applications.
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20.0% of total
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KR
High
By geography
Where the cuts landed, city by city.
- #01SF Bay Area1 ROUND · US30
Frequently asked
Questions about Samsung layoffs.
How many people has Samsung laid off since 2020?+
Our dataset tracks 1,648 job cuts across 5 layoff rounds at Samsung since January 2020. All rounds are cross-referenced against WARN Act filings, SEC disclosures, and verified news reports.
When were Samsung's most recent layoffs?+
Samsung's most recent tracked layoffs were announced on August 28, 2026. Scroll up to the timeline for the full round-by-round history.
What percentage of Samsung's workforce has been laid off?+
An exact workforce percentage isn't available for Samsung — 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 Samsung layoffs?+
Based on tracked WARN filings and disclosures, US Headquarters appears most frequently across Samsung's layoff rounds. Scroll up to the divisions breakdown for the full picture.
Where does Samsung 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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