Tech Layoffs 2026: Which Companies Are at Highest Risk?

Published April 2026 · 8 min read

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Tech Sector Overview Risk Score Rankings Meta Platforms Amazon Google Microsoft Apple Most Affected Cities FAQ

Tech Sector Overview

The technology sector carries a risk score of 72/100 - the highest of any industry we track. The BLS JOLTS layoff rate for tech sits at 2.8%, up 33% from the 12-month average of 2.1%.

But the sector is not monolithic. Some companies are deep in layoff mode while others remain stable. Here's the company-by-company breakdown.

Risk Score Rankings - Tech Companies

CompanyRisk ScoreTierLatest WARNHeadcount Affected
Meta Platforms82CriticalFeb 20265,200
Amazon71ElevatedJan 20263,300
Google (Alphabet)64ElevatedDec 20252,400
Microsoft45WatchSep 20251,500
Apple18SafeNone0

Meta Platforms - 82/100 (Critical)

Meta has the highest risk score in our database at 82/100. The February 2026 WARN filing covering 4,000 workers in Menlo Park was the largest tech WARN notice of the year. Combined with a January filing for 1,200 workers in New York, Meta has affected over 5,200 employees in early 2026 alone.

Hiring is down 42% year-over-year. The company's "Year of Efficiency" messaging continues from 2023, signaling that headcount optimization is a multi-year strategy, not a one-time event.

Hubs most affected: San Francisco and New York.

Amazon - 71/100 (Elevated)

Amazon filed a WARN notice in January 2026 for 2,500 workers in Seattle, plus 800 in Nashville. With 1.5 million employees, Amazon's layoffs affect fewer workers proportionally - but the absolute numbers are still staggering.

The layoffs are concentrated in corporate roles (AWS, Alexa, Prime Video) rather than warehouse operations.

Google (Alphabet) - 64/100 (Elevated)

Google's December 2025 WARN filing for 1,800 workers in Mountain View and 600 in New York puts it in elevated territory. The company has been restructuring its advertising and cloud divisions, and AI-driven automation is eliminating some engineering roles.

Microsoft - 45/100 (Watch)

Microsoft's most recent WARN filing dates to September 2025 (1,500 workers in Redmond). The company has since stabilized, with hiring holding steady. The Watch tier reflects the aging WARN signal rather than active risk.

Apple - 18/100 (Safe)

Apple stands out as the tech giant that hasn't participated in the layoff wave. No WARN filings, stable hiring, and consistent headcount growth. Apple's hardware-centric business model and premium pricing give it more margin flexibility than ad-dependent peers.

Most Affected Cities

Tech layoffs are geographically concentrated:

  • San Francisco - 52 WARN filings. Hardest hit. Meta, Salesforce, Lyft, Uber all filing from here.
  • Seattle - 34 filings. Amazon and Microsoft are the main employers affected.
  • San Jose - 28 filings. Cisco, PayPal, Zoom leading the filings.
  • Austin - 23 filings. Tesla's 3,200-worker filing is the largest single filing in Texas.

FAQ

Which tech company is most likely to have layoffs in 2026?

Based on our risk scoring model, Meta Platforms has the highest risk score at 82/100, driven by a February 2026 WARN filing affecting 4,000 workers, a 42% decline in hiring, and the elevated tech sector layoff rate.

Is Apple doing layoffs?

Apple has the lowest risk score (18/100) among tracked tech companies and has not filed any recent WARN notices. Apple has historically avoided mass layoffs.

How many tech workers have been laid off in 2026?

Based on WARN Act filings tracked by JobRisk.io, over 15,000 tech workers have been affected by layoff notices filed in 2026, including major filings from Meta, Amazon, Google, and others.

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