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REPORTED · NEWSPublished Apr 30, 2026

Amazon Announces Additional Layoffs Following 30,000 Job Cuts

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
30,000
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~1.9%
EFFECTIVE DATE
May 14, 2026
30,000 OF 1,551,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Singapore.

Department affected: Seller Services.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Amazon has recently announced another round of layoffs after previously cutting 30,000 roles. This decision follows a trend of workforce reductions within the company as it continues to adjust its operations in response to changing market conditions. The layoffs are part of a broader strategy to streamline operations and improve efficiency. While specific details regarding the departments or locations affected by this latest round of layoffs have not been disclosed, the significant number of job cuts indicates a substantial impact on the workforce. This move reflects ongoing challenges in the retail and tech sectors, prompting Amazon to reassess its staffing needs.

Amazon.com, Inc. cut 30,000 jobs affecting its Seller Services team as of May 14, 2026.

That is roughly 1.9% of the 1,551,000 people Amazon.com, Inc. employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 209 layoff events at Amazon.com, Inc. since January 2023, affecting a combined 183,684 employees.

Comments (4)

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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

Amazon.com, Inc. cut 30,000 jobs on June 5, 2026. What did this look like from the inside — which teams, how much notice, what severance was offered? You can post anonymously below.

LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

Amazon.com, Inc. cut 30,000 jobs on June 4, 2026. If you were part of this round, what was your experience? Others going through it are reading. You can post anonymously below.

LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

Amazon.com, Inc. cut 30,000 jobs on January 1, 2023. What did this look like from the inside — which teams, how much notice, what severance was offered? You can post anonymously below.

LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

Amazon.com, Inc. cut 30,000 jobs on February 17, 2026. If you were part of this round, what was your experience? Others going through it are reading. You can post anonymously below.

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Consumer Cyclical · 1,551,000 employees
209
EVENTS TRACKED
1.3M
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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