Microsoft Layoffs 2026: Every Round of Job Cuts and Buyouts
A running timeline of Microsoft job cuts and buyouts since 2023, with the numbers, dates and official sources for each round.
This page lists Microsoft's largest rounds of job cuts and buyouts since January 2023, newest first, each with its date, size and source, and links to our full coverage where we have it. Smaller team-level cuts are not listed. We update it when Microsoft announces a new round.
2026
- October 26, 2026 · Voluntary Exit Offer. About 60,000 employees in participating teams became eligible to leave with a severance package; Microsoft expects fewer than 5% to accept. Microsoft's voluntary exit offer, explained.
- July 6, 2026 · About 4,800 roles cut. Around 2.1% of the global workforce, mostly in the Commercial and Xbox organizations; Microsoft said the roles were not being replaced by AI. Microsoft's announcement.
- April 23, 2026 · First Voluntary Retirement Program. Offered to an estimated 8,750 long-tenured US employees; more than 30% of those eligible accepted. GeekWire on the package.
2025
- July 2, 2025 · About 9,000 roles cut. Less than 4% of the global workforce, across teams, levels and countries. CNBC.
- May 13, 2025 · About 6,000 roles cut. About 3% of employees across all levels, teams and geographies. CNBC.
2023
- January 18, 2023 · 10,000 jobs cut. Announced by Satya Nadella, to be completed by the end of March 2023. Microsoft's announcement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Microsoft doing layoffs in 2026?
Yes. Microsoft cut about 4,800 roles in July 2026. It also ran two voluntary programs that year, a retirement program in April and an exit offer in October, which let employees choose to leave with a package.
Which Microsoft teams were affected by the 2026 layoffs?
Microsoft said the July 2026 cuts mostly fell within its Commercial and Xbox organizations. The October voluntary exit offer was reported to cover teams including Copilot, finance, HR, Xbox and Windows.
How many people has Microsoft laid off since 2023?
The rounds listed on this page add up to about 29,800 announced job cuts, 10,000 in January 2023, about 6,000 in May 2025, about 9,000 in July 2025 and about 4,800 in July 2026. The two voluntary programs in 2026 are not counted, because employees chose whether to leave.
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