Tech Layoffs 2025: A Stark Reality Check for the Industry

Posted on October 18, 2025 at 06:09 PM

Tech Layoffs 2025: A Stark Reality Check for the Industry


The tech industry is facing a sobering reality in 2025, with over 22,000 job cuts reported so far this year. This follows a staggering 150,000 layoffs across 549 companies in 2024, according to Layoffs.fyi. February alone accounted for more than 16,000 of these reductions, highlighting a significant trend in workforce downsizing.

Key Highlights:

  • February 2025: Over 16,000 layoffs, marking the highest monthly total.
  • April 2025: More than 24,500 employees affected, indicating a peak in job cuts.
  • July 2025: Approximately 16,000 layoffs, continuing the downward trend.
  • September 2025: Around 2,200 job cuts, suggesting a possible stabilization.
  • October 2025: Notable layoffs include over 100 design roles at Google and more than 500 positions at Paycom.

Glossary:

  • Layoffs.fyi: An independent tracker monitoring tech industry layoffs.
  • AI and Automation: Technologies increasingly cited as reasons for workforce reductions.

For a detailed breakdown and updates, visit TechCrunch’s comprehensive list of 2025 tech layoffs: TechCrunch - 2025 Tech Layoffs.