Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Layoffs
Microsoft Corporation
Layoffs
From state WARN notices, SEC filings and news reports. Reported: news reports only. Confirmed: an official filing exists.
Microsoft had 3 layoffs in the last 12 months, affecting 1,488 workers where the number was stated, and 39 in all (the earliest dated August 23, 2004). Most were in Washington, California, Illinois.
Layoffs, 12 months
3
1,488 workers where stated
Layoffs in all
39
Earliest dated Aug 23, 2004
Workers in all
13,881
Where the sources state it
Newest layoff
Sep 22, 2026
Announced date
| Date | Place | Workers | Status | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | Redmond, WA | 277 | Confirmed | WARN notice |
| Jul 6, 2026 | Redmond, WA | 605 | Confirmed | WARN notice |
| May 15, 2026 | California | 606 | Confirmed | WARN notice |
| Sep 8, 2025 | Redmond, WA | 42 | Confirmed | WARN notice |
| Aug 4, 2025 | Redmond, WA | 40 | Confirmed | WARN notice |
| Jul 2, 2025 | Washington | 830 | Confirmed | WARN notice |
| Jun 2, 2025 | Redmond, WA | 305 | Confirmed | WARN notice |
| Jun 2, 2025 | California | 8 | Confirmed | WARN notice |
| May 13, 2025 | Redmond, WA | 1,985 | Confirmed | WARN notice |
| May 13, 2025 | California | 86 | Confirmed | WARN notice |
| Jul 10, 2023 | Washington | 276 | Confirmed | WARN notice |
| Jul 10, 2023 | California | 40 | Confirmed | WARN notice |
| Jun 5, 2023 | Redmond, WA | 22 | Confirmed | WARN notice |
| Jun 5, 2023 | California | 2 | Confirmed | WARN notice |
| May 9, 2023 | Redmond, WA | 158 | Confirmed | WARN notice |
| Mar 27, 2023 | Washington | 559 | Confirmed | WARN notice |
| Mar 27, 2023 | California | 21 | Confirmed | WARN notice |
| Mar 6, 2023 | Washington | 689 | Confirmed | WARN notice |
| Mar 6, 2023 | California | 56 | Confirmed | WARN notice |
| Feb 9, 2023 | Washington | 617 | Confirmed | WARN notice |
| Feb 9, 2023 | California | 62 | Confirmed | WARN notice |
| Jan 18, 2023 | Washington | 878 | Confirmed | WARN notice |
| Jan 18, 2023 | California | 46 | Confirmed | WARN notice |
| Feb 12, 2019 | Irvine, CA | 209 | Confirmed | WARN notice |
| Jan 20, 2016 | San Diego, CA | 2 | Confirmed | WARN notice |
The 25 newest of 39 layoffs. All US layoffs
Microsoft layoffs by year
| Year | Layoffs | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 1,488 |
| 2025 | 7 | 3,296 |
| 2023 | 13 | 3,426 |
| 2019 | 1 | 209 |
| 2016 | 1 | 2 |
| 2015 | 2 | 133 |
| 2014 | 7 | 3,159 |
| 2009 | 4 | 2,101 |
| 2004 | 1 | 67 |
By the year a layoff was announced. Workers where the notice, filing or report states the number.
Microsoft layoffs by state
| State | Layoffs | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 22 | 12,184 |
| California | 15 | 1,606 |
| Illinois | 1 | 91 |
All years. Company-wide filings without a place are not in this table.
Microsoft layoffs at a glance
The newest layoff was announced on September 22, 2026 (Redmond, WA), affecting 277 workers. It is confirmed by a state WARN notice.
Most of Microsoft's layoffs with a known place were in Washington (22 layoffs), California (15 layoffs) and Illinois (1 layoff).
From state WARN notices, SEC filings and news reports; newest layoff announced September 22, 2026.
Questions and answers
Has Microsoft had layoffs recently?
Yes. Microsoft had 3 layoffs in the last 12 months; the newest was announced on September 22, 2026.
How many workers has Microsoft laid off?
13,881 workers in all, where a notice, filing or report states the number, of them 1,488 in the last 12 months. Some layoffs do not state a number, so the real total can be higher.
Where did Microsoft have layoffs?
Washington (22 layoffs, 12,184 workers), California (15 layoffs, 1,606 workers) and Illinois (1 layoff, 91 workers).
Where does the Microsoft layoff data come from?
From state WARN notices (advance notices of mass layoffs and plant closings), SEC Form 8-K Item 2.05 filings and news reports. A layoff known only from news reports is marked Reported until an official filing confirms it.
