All sources are being preserved using the Internet Archive's Wayback Machine and/or direct downloads.
This ensures that even if original URLs change or break, readers can always verify the data used in
this analysis. Corporate filings and SEC documents are preserved in their original form.
Methodology
This analysis is based exclusively on official corporate SEC filings, government contract databases,
verified news reports from major outlets (Bloomberg, CNBC, TechCrunch), and company press releases.
All layoff numbers and CEO compensation figures are sourced from official regulatory filings or
direct company announcements.
Data Collection Period: January 2024 - October 2025
Continuously updated tracker of all major tech layoffs in 2025. Primary source for
tech industry headcount reductions. Data verified through company announcements and
WARN notices.
Independent tracker aggregating tech industry layoffs. Source of "192,332 tech workers
laid off in 2025" statistic.
Using These Sources
Citation Guidelines
All sources listed are publicly available and can be freely cited. For academic or
journalistic purposes, we recommend prioritizing official SEC filings as primary
citations for compensation data, and company press releases or WARN notices for layoff data.
Verification Process
CEO Compensation: All figures verified against official SEC proxy statements (DEF 14A forms)
Layoff Numbers: Cross-referenced with company announcements, WARN notices, and at least two major news sources
Government Contracts: Verified through USAspending.gov and official agency announcements
Pay Ratios: Taken directly from SEC filings where companies are required to disclose CEO-to-median-worker pay ratios
Archival Access
Sources are being preserved through multiple methods:
Direct downloads of SEC filings (permanent records)
Internet Archive's Wayback Machine for news articles
Original source links maintained
Triple-redundancy ensures long-term accessibility
Document Verification
SEC documents are official regulatory filings and represent legal disclosures under
penalty of securities fraud. All compensation figures are exact as reported by companies
to the SEC. File checksums available upon request for verification purposes.
Note on Data Accuracy: All layoff numbers represent confirmed job cuts as of
October 28, 2025. Some companies (particularly Amazon) have ongoing reductions that may increase
these totals. CEO compensation figures are for fiscal year 2024 as reported in 2025 proxy statements,
except where noted. Government contract values represent multi-year agreements and may be disbursed
over time.
Updates & Corrections
Tech layoffs and corporate restructuring are ongoing events. We update this tracker as new
information becomes available:
October 29, 2025: Updated UPS layoff total from 20,000 to 48,000 based on Q3 earnings disclosure
October 28, 2025: Added Amazon's announced 14,000-30,000 job cuts
October 27, 2025: Added GM Georgia IT Innovation Center closure (325 workers)
October 24, 2025: Added GM Warren Tech Center layoffs (200+ workers)