Summary
During 2026-08, the dataset recorded 3,555 reported tech layoffs across 42 public events. The report covers 42 companies, 22 industries, and 9 countries or regions.
- 2026-08 includes 42 public layoff events and 3,555 reported layoffs.
- The largest company contributor is Zillow with 500 reported layoffs.
- The leading named industry is Real Estate with 500 reported layoffs.
- 13 events report a layoff percentage of 25% or higher.
Comparisons
Compared with 2026-07, reported layoffs changed by -7,445 (-67.7%). Compared with 2025-08, reported layoffs changed by -2,897 (-44.9%).
| Comparison | Period | Layoff delta | Layoff % change | Event delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Previous period | 2026-07 | -7,445 | -67.7% | -4 |
| Same period last year | 2025-08 | -2,897 | -44.9% | 16 |
Breakdowns
Largest Events
Sorted by reported headcount. Events where no headcount was publicly disclosed are not shown.
| Date | Company | Laid off | Industry | Country | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-04 | Zillow | 500 | Real Estate | United States | Source |
| 2026-08-27 | Even Healthcare | 350 | Healthcare | India | Source |
| 2026-08-10 | Rapid7 | 313 | Security | United States | Source |
| 2026-08-19 | Motive | 251 | Transportation | United States | Internal memo |
| 2026-08-06 | TikTok | 250 | Consumer | United States | Source |
| 2026-08-31 | Zomato | 250 | Food | India | Source |
| 2026-08-05 | Etsy | 220 | Retail | United States | Source |
| 2026-08-21 | Apple | 200 | Hardware | United States | Source |
| 2026-08-31 | PayPal | 164 | Finance | Ireland | Source |
| 2026-08-07 | Salesforce | 133 | Sales | United States | Source |
Methodology
Rows with invalid dates are excluded from period reports.
Rows without num_laid_off count as events but are excluded from headcount totals.
Layoff percentage, funding stage, and funds raised fields are incomplete in source data.
FAQ
How many tech layoffs were reported in 2026-08?
The monthly report for 2026-08 includes 3,555 reported layoffs across 42 public events.
Which company had the most layoffs in 2026-08?
Zillow had the highest reported layoff total in 2026-08, with 500 layoffs.
Which industry was most affected in 2026-08?
The leading named industry in 2026-08 is Real Estate, with 500 reported layoffs.
How should this report be interpreted?
This report is generated from public layoff records. Rows without reported headcount can count as events but are excluded from headcount totals, and the dataset should not be treated as proof of causal claims.