How many people has Stripe laid off?

Stripe has laid off a total of 1,720 employees across 2 reported layoff rounds. The first tracked event was in November 2022 and the most recent was in February 2026.

Is Stripe still hiring?

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

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

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.

Stripe Layoffs

Stripe has laid off 1,720 employees across 2 rounds since 2022.

1,720

Total Laid Off

Rounds

Finance

Industry

Feb 2026

Most Recent

Layoff Timeline

February 18, 2026

600 employees(6% of workforce)

Stripe cut 6% of its workforce as the payments company automated more underwriting and compliance functions with AI.

November 3, 2022

1,120 employees(14% of workforce)

Stripe cut 14% of employees as co-founders admitted they had grown headcount too fast.

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Stripe Layoffs

Stripe has laid off 1,720 employees across 2 rounds since 2022.

1,720

Total Laid Off

Rounds

Finance

Industry

Feb 2026

Most Recent

Layoff Timeline

February 18, 2026

600 employees(6% of workforce)

Stripe cut 6% of its workforce as the payments company automated more underwriting and compliance functions with AI.

November 3, 2022

1,120 employees(14% of workforce)

Stripe cut 14% of employees as co-founders admitted they had grown headcount too fast.

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

Stripe Layoffs

Layoff Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Related job searches

Stripe Layoffs

Layoff Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Related job searches