Cisco has laid off 17,950 employees across 4 rounds since 2022.
17,950
Total Laid Off
4
Rounds
Technology
Industry
May 2026
Most Recent
May 14, 2026
4,000 employees(5% of workforce)
Cisco cut about 4,000 roles (<5%) the same day it posted record $15.8B quarterly revenue; the CFO described it as a reallocation toward silicon, optics, security, and AI rather than a savings-driven cut, with up to ~$1B in charges.
August 14, 2024
5,600 employees(7% of workforce)
Cisco executed its second layoff of 2024, cutting 5,600 more employees to fund AI and cybersecurity investments.
February 14, 2024
4,250 employees(5% of workforce)
Cisco laid off 4,250 employees as it restructured around AI and cybersecurity, cutting legacy networking roles.
November 16, 2022
4,100 employees(5% of workforce)
Cisco cut about 4,100 jobs as part of a restructuring plan to focus on higher-growth areas.