LayoffSan Francisco, CA, United States
Announces layoffs
Amazon confirmed it is laying off some employees in its AGI unit, including staff in model customization and post-training. The company declined to say how many were affected.
Layoffs Tracker
Amazon Layoffs 2026: Timeline & Numbers
Every Amazon layoff, store closure, and return-to-office announcement we track, newest first, with jobs affected where a source states it. Sources are linked from our coverage where available.
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
Amazon at a glance
- Announcements tracked
- 11
- Jobs affected (reported)
- 31,115
- Layoffs
- 9
- Store closures
- 1
- Return-to-office mandates
- 1
Jobs affected are as reported by each source, summed over the 7 of 11 announcements that state a number.
Latest announcement
| Year | Jobs reported | Announcements |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 180 | 1 |
| 2024 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | 14,435 | 4 |
| 2026 | 16,500 | 5 |
2026
5 announcements · 16,500 jobs reported affected
LayoffSingapore, Singapore
Announces layoffs
Amazon is cutting a small number of roles in Singapore while phasing out local fulfillment and the Amazon Fresh grocery service. Prime and the marketplace continue.
Layoff
Cuts 100 jobs
Amazon laid off more than 100 employees in its robotics division, with the VP calling the cuts difficult but necessary.
Store closureWA, United States
Closes 72 stores
Amazon's grocery division announced it is closing 72 Amazon Fresh and Go stores to prioritize Whole Foods and online delivery.
- Jobs affected
- 400
LayoffSeattle, WA, United States · Bellevue, WA, United States · Canada · Costa Rica · Redmond, WA, United States · United States · United Kingdom · India
Cuts 16,000 jobs
Amazon confirmed 16,000 more corporate layoffs across AWS, Prime Video, HR, retail strategy and program management, on top of 14,000 in October 2025.
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2025
4 announcements · 14,435 jobs reported affected
LayoffBengaluru, India · Hyderabad, India · Chennai, India · NY, United States · CA, United States · NJ, United States · WA, United States · Seattle, WA, United States
Cuts 14,000 jobs
Amazon announced about 14,000 corporate layoffs worldwide, including an estimated 800 to 1,000 positions in India across finance, HR, marketing and technology.
- Our coverage: Amazon Plans Massive 30000 Job Cuts
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Layoff
Cuts 110 jobs
Amazon is laying off 110 employees at Wondery and restructuring the unit into Audible and a new Creator Services group; Wondery CEO Jen Sargent is stepping down.
- Our coverage: Amazon Axes 110 Wondery Jobs
Layoff
Announces layoffs
AWS confirmed it is carrying out new layoffs but declined to disclose the number of roles or teams affected.
- Our coverage: AWS Confirms Fresh Layoffs
LayoffReno, NV, United States
Cuts 325 jobs
Amazon filed a WARN notice to close its Reno fulfillment center, with operations winding down on August 2, 2025. About 325 workers remain, and over 100 have taken transfers.
2024
1 announcement
Return to office
Return-to-office mandate
Amazon announced that starting in 2025 all employees will work in the office five days a week.
2023
1 announcement · 180 jobs reported affected
LayoffSan Diego, CA, United States
Cuts 180 jobs
Amazon Games closed its Crown Channel on Twitch and the Game Growth program, refocused Prime Gaming, and eliminated just over 180 roles.
- Our coverage: Amazon Streamlines Gaming Initiatives, Announces Layoffs
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