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Wells Fargo Lays Off 5,600 Workers Amid Severance Costs

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
5,600
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~2.5%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
5,600 OF 220,167 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Wells Fargo & Company has recently laid off 5,600 workers, significantly impacting its profits due to severance costs. This decision comes as the bank navigates financial challenges, with the layoffs reflecting a broader trend in the banking sector. The company has faced scrutiny over its operational efficiency and profitability, leading to this substantial workforce reduction. The layoffs are part of a strategic move to streamline operations and manage costs more effectively in a competitive market. As a result, Wells Fargo is adjusting its workforce to better align with current economic conditions.

Wells Fargo & Company cut 5,600 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 2.5% of the 220,167 people Wells Fargo & Company employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 33 layoff events at Wells Fargo & Company since May 2023, affecting a combined 14,038 employees.

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Wells Fargo & CompanyWFC
Financial Services · 220,167 employees
33
EVENTS TRACKED
20K
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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CREATED JAN 15, 2026LAST UPDATED JAN 15, 2026