Amazon cuts 18,000 jobs

DateJan 4, 2023

CountryUnited States

ReasonCost cutting

IndustryE-commerce

People affected

18,000

1.2% of the workforce

Coverage

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CNBCTrusted outlet
Amazon says it will cut over 18,000 jobs, more than initially planned
Amazon has decided to get rid of additional roles after committing to a round of cuts in its corporate workforce in November.
cnbc.com
opb
Amazon CEO says company will lay off more than 18,000 workers
The layoffs represent the single largest number of jobs cut at a technology company since the industry began aggressively downsizing last year.
opb.org

Oct 28, 2025

United States1 sourceOtherData via AI Layoffs Index

14,000people

Amazon CEO says company will lay off more than 18,000 workers

The layoffs represent the single largest number of jobs cut at a technology company since the industry began aggressively downsizing last year.

Amazon says it will cut over 18,000 jobs, more than initially planned

Amazon has decided to get rid of additional roles after committing to a round of cuts in its corporate workforce in November.