How many people has Tesla laid off?

Tesla has laid off a total of 22,500 employees across 3 reported layoff rounds. The first tracked event was in June 2022 and the most recent was in January 2026.

Is Tesla still hiring?

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

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

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.

Tesla Layoffs

Tesla has laid off 22,500 employees across 3 rounds since 2022.

22,500

Total Laid Off

Rounds

Technology

Industry

Jan 2026

Most Recent

Layoff Timeline

January 28, 2026

5,000 employees(4% of workforce)

Tesla eliminated 5,000 roles in its traditional manufacturing divisions as it shifted resources toward the Robotaxi fleet.

April 15, 2024

14,000 employees(10% of workforce)

Tesla laid off more than 10% of its global workforce amid slowing EV demand and mounting competition.

June 3, 2022

3,500 employees(3.5% of workforce)

Tesla cut roughly 3,500 salaried employees as Elon Musk warned of a tough economy ahead.

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Tesla Layoffs

Tesla has laid off 22,500 employees across 3 rounds since 2022.

22,500

Total Laid Off

Rounds

Technology

Industry

Jan 2026

Most Recent

Layoff Timeline

January 28, 2026

5,000 employees(4% of workforce)

Tesla eliminated 5,000 roles in its traditional manufacturing divisions as it shifted resources toward the Robotaxi fleet.

April 15, 2024

14,000 employees(10% of workforce)

Tesla laid off more than 10% of its global workforce amid slowing EV demand and mounting competition.

June 3, 2022

3,500 employees(3.5% of workforce)

Tesla cut roughly 3,500 salaried employees as Elon Musk warned of a tough economy ahead.

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

Tesla Layoffs

Layoff Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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Tesla Layoffs

Layoff Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Related job searches