How many people has Amazon laid off?

Amazon has laid off a total of 49,200 employees across 6 reported layoff rounds. The first tracked event was in November 2022 and the most recent was in January 2026.

Is Amazon still hiring?

While Amazon has conducted layoffs, many large companies continue to hire in certain divisions even during restructuring periods. We recommend checking the Amazon careers page directly and browsing our job board for current openings.

What should I do if I was laid off from Amazon?

File for unemployment benefits immediately, review your severance agreement, and update your resume. Use our free Resume Builder to create an ATS-optimized resume, check market rates with our Salary Calculator, and explore open positions on our job board. Networking with former colleagues is also valuable — many find new roles through referrals within 3-6 months.

Amazon Layoffs

Amazon has laid off 49,200 employees across 6 rounds since 2022.

49,200

Total Laid Off

Rounds

Technology

Industry

Jan 2026

Most Recent

Layoff Timeline

January 28, 2026

16,000 employees

Amazon eliminated 16,000 corporate roles, bringing total cuts since October 2025 to 30,000 — the largest workforce reduction in company history. AI push and anti-bureaucracy restructuring cited.

January 22, 2026

3,000 employees

Amazon cut 3,000 roles across AWS and retail technology as it automated more operations with AI agents.

February 4, 2025

1,700 employees

Amazon cut about 1,700 roles across communications, sustainability, and corporate teams.

January 10, 2024

500 employees

Amazon cut several hundred employees across Prime Video, MGM Studios, and Twitch.

January 5, 2023

18,000 employees

Amazon expanded its layoffs to 18,000 roles, the largest headcount reduction in the company's history.

November 16, 2022

10,000 employees

Amazon began laying off 10,000 corporate employees, the most in the company's history at the time.

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Amazon Layoffs

Amazon has laid off 49,200 employees across 6 rounds since 2022.

49,200

Total Laid Off

Rounds

Technology

Industry

Jan 2026

Most Recent

Layoff Timeline

January 28, 2026

16,000 employees

Amazon eliminated 16,000 corporate roles, bringing total cuts since October 2025 to 30,000 — the largest workforce reduction in company history. AI push and anti-bureaucracy restructuring cited.

January 22, 2026

3,000 employees

Amazon cut 3,000 roles across AWS and retail technology as it automated more operations with AI agents.

February 4, 2025

1,700 employees

Amazon cut about 1,700 roles across communications, sustainability, and corporate teams.

January 10, 2024

500 employees

Amazon cut several hundred employees across Prime Video, MGM Studios, and Twitch.

January 5, 2023

18,000 employees

Amazon expanded its layoffs to 18,000 roles, the largest headcount reduction in the company's history.

November 16, 2022

10,000 employees

Amazon began laying off 10,000 corporate employees, the most in the company's history at the time.

Were you affected? Here’s what to do next.

Update Your Resume

Free ATS-optimized resume builder

Check Market Rates

Know your worth before negotiating

Browse Open Jobs

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Layoff Timeline

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Layoff Timeline

Were you affected? Here’s what to do next.

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