The Crunchbase Tech Layoffs Tracker reports that nearly 4,500 U.S. tech workers were laid off or scheduled for termination during the week ending September 9, 2026.
Uber is reducing its global workforce by 10%, which equates to approximately 3,300 positions. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi attributed the cuts to organizational health, team simplification, and location strategy.
Amazon announced layoffs across multiple Washington locations starting in October, followed by a reduction of approximately 150 roles in California, effective mid-October.
Annual layoff totals for U.S. tech companies reached over 93,000 in 2022, over 191,000 in 2023, at least 95,667 in 2024, and approximately 127,000 in 2025.
