How many people has Google laid off?

Google has laid off a total of 16,700 employees across 4 reported layoff rounds. The first tracked event was in January 2023 and the most recent was in January 2026.

Is Google still hiring?

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

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

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.

Google Layoffs

Google has laid off 16,700 employees across 4 rounds since 2023.

16,700

Total Laid Off

Rounds

Technology

Industry

Jan 2026

Most Recent

Layoff Timeline

January 14, 2026

2,500 employees

Google cut 2,500 employees as the company restructured search and ad teams around its Gemini AI platform.

January 22, 2025

1,200 employees

Google cut roughly 1,200 workers across its Platforms & Devices teams as AI reorganization continued.

January 11, 2024

1,000 employees

Google cut over 1,000 employees across engineering, hardware, and Google Assistant teams.

January 20, 2023

12,000 employees(6% of workforce)

Google parent Alphabet cut 12,000 jobs — 6% of its global workforce — in its largest ever layoff.

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Google Layoffs

Google has laid off 16,700 employees across 4 rounds since 2023.

16,700

Total Laid Off

Rounds

Technology

Industry

Jan 2026

Most Recent

Layoff Timeline

January 14, 2026

2,500 employees

Google cut 2,500 employees as the company restructured search and ad teams around its Gemini AI platform.

January 22, 2025

1,200 employees

Google cut roughly 1,200 workers across its Platforms & Devices teams as AI reorganization continued.

January 11, 2024

1,000 employees

Google cut over 1,000 employees across engineering, hardware, and Google Assistant teams.

January 20, 2023

12,000 employees(6% of workforce)

Google parent Alphabet cut 12,000 jobs — 6% of its global workforce — in its largest ever layoff.

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

Thousands of active listings

Google Layoffs

Layoff Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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Google Layoffs

Layoff Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Related job searches