Tech Layoffs Set to Rise in 2026
Layoffs across the U.S. information sector are expected to exceed the 447,000 recorded in 2025, signaling continued pressure on technology and media employers.
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Tech Layoffs Up or Down in 2026? Prediction Market OddsU.S. information-sector layoffs are on track to rise in 2026, surpassing the 447,000 job cuts recorded in 2025, as technology, media and telecommunications companies continue to adjust staffing levels amid shifting demand and cost pressures.
The increase would extend a period of workforce turbulence across the broader tech economy, where companies have continued to rebalance after years of rapid hiring. Employers are expected to remain cautious on headcount as they prioritize efficiency, automation and profitability.
Official figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, published through Federal Reserve Economic Data, will provide the final tally for layoffs and discharges in the information sector once all monthly data for 2026 are released.