Salesforce layoffs, on the record
Every job cut, severance charge and restructuring Salesforce reported in its annual reports, 2023 to 2026, quoted from the filings. Headcount went from 79,390 to 83,334.
Headcount, as reported
| Annual report | Employees | As of |
|---|---|---|
| 10-K for 2023 | 79,390 | January 31, 2023 |
| 10-K for 2024 | 72,682 | January 31, 2024 |
| 10-K for 2025 | 76,453 | January 31, 2025 |
| 10-K for 2026 | 83,334 | January 31, 2026 |
Job cuts, severance and restructuring
Our summarySalesforce announced a restructuring plan that cuts its workforce by about 10 percent and includes select real estate exits and office space reductions.
Word for word“This number includes those individuals impacted by our restructuring plan announced on January 4, 2023, which includes a reduction of our current workforce by approximately 10 percent.” 10-K for 2023
Our summaryThe company reported the breakdown of restructuring costs incurred in fiscal 2023 for the January 2023 plan: employee-related costs and office space exit charges.
Word for word“In fiscal 2023, approximately $828 million of costs were incurred related to the January 2023 restructuring plan, of which approximately $683 million relates to employee transition, severance payments, employee benefits and stock-based compensation expense and $145 million relates to exit charges associated with office space reductions.” 10-K for 2023
Our summaryThe company expects further charges in connection with the restructuring plan in the near term.
Word for word“We expect to incur approximately $600 million to $1.1 billion in charges in connection with the Plan in the near term.” 10-K for 2023
Our summaryThe company expects future cash spending on the restructuring plan, mainly for workforce costs such as severance payments.
Word for word“Additionally, related to the restructuring plan announced in January 2023, we expect approximately $1.2 billion to $1.7 billion in future cash expenditures, primarily related to workforce costs such as severance payments.” 10-K for 2023
Our summaryAnnounced a restructuring plan to cut operating costs, including a workforce reduction of about ten percent and office space reductions in certain markets, substantially complete by the first quarter of fiscal 2024.
Word for word“The Restructuring Plan included a reduction of our workforce by approximately ten percent and office space reductions within certain markets, both of which were substantially complete as of the first quarter of fiscal 2024.” 10-K for 2024
Our summaryStarted and substantially finished an additional workforce reduction of under one percent of employees in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024.
Word for word“In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, we initiated and substantially completed a further reduction of less than one percent of our workforce.” 10-K for 2024
Our summaryReported restructuring costs for fiscal 2024, split between employee-related costs and office space exit charges.
Word for word“In fiscal 2024, approximately $988 million of costs were incurred related to our restructuring initiatives, of which approximately $541 million relates to employee transition, severance payments, employee benefits and stock-based compensation expense and $447 million relates to exit charges associated with office space reductions.” 10-K for 2024
Our summaryExpects further cash payments for restructuring, mostly workforce costs such as severance.
Word for word“As of January 31, 2024, we expect approximate ly $100 million to $125 million in future cash payments related to our restructuring initiatives, primarily related to workforce costs such as severance payments.” 10-K for 2024
Our summaryAnnounced a restructuring plan to cut operating costs that reduced the workforce by about ten percent and cut office space in certain markets.
Word for word“For example, in January 2023, we announced a restructuring plan intended to reduce operating costs, improve operating margins and continue advancing our ongoing commitment to profitable growth which included a reduction of our workforce by approximately ten percent and office space reductions within certain markets.” 10-K for 2025
Our summaryApproved further restructuring initiatives in fiscal 2025 with a targeted workforce reduction, expected to be substantially complete in fiscal 2026.
Word for word“In fiscal 2025, the Company approved restructuring initiatives focused on driving further operational efficiencies, optimizing our management structure and increasing cost optimization efforts to realize long-term sustainable growth through a targeted workforce reduction, which are expected to be substantially complete in fiscal 2026.” 10-K for 2025
Our summaryIncurred restructuring costs in fiscal 2025, mostly for employee transitions, severance and benefits.
Word for word“In fiscal 2025, approximately $461 million of costs were incurred related to our restructuring initiatives, which was primarily related to employee transitions, severance payments and employee benefits.” 10-K for 2025
Our summaryExpects future cash payments for restructuring, mainly workforce costs such as severance.
Word for word“As of January 31, 2025, we expect approximately $300 million to $325 million in future cash payments related to our restructuring initiatives, primarily related to workforce costs such as severance payments.” 10-K for 2025
Our summaryThe company recorded restructuring charges in fiscal 2026, 2025 and 2024, mostly for workforce reductions, plus data center exits and office space reductions.
Word for word“The Company recognized $ 586 million, $ 461 million and $ 988 million in restructuring charges during fiscal 2026, 2025, and 2024 respectively, which were primarily comprised of workforce reductions that include charges for employee transition, severance payments, employee benefits and stock-based compensation, as well as charges for data center exits and office space reductions.” 10-K for 2026
Our summaryThe company incurred about $586 million of restructuring costs in fiscal 2026, mainly for employee transitions, severance and benefits, and some data center exits.
Word for word“In fiscal 2026, approximately $586 million of costs were incurred related to our restructuring initiatives, which was primarily related to employee transitions, severance payments and employee benefits, as well as select data center exits.” 10-K for 2026
Our summaryThe company expects to make further cash payments on its restructuring initiatives, mainly severance and other workforce costs.
Word for word“As of January 31, 2026, we expect approximately $220 million to $250 million in future cash payments related to our restructuring initiatives, primarily related to workforce costs, such as severance payments.” 10-K for 2026
| Fiscal year ended | Restructuring charges |
|---|---|
| 2021-01-31 | $0 |
| 2022-01-31 | $0 |
| 2023-01-31 | $828 million |
| 2024-01-31 | $988 million |
| 2025-01-31 | $461 million |
| 2026-01-31 | $586 million |
Salesforce filed 1 restructuring notice (Form 8-K, Item 2.05) since 2016. This page shows what the company reported to the SEC, not news reports or state layoff notices.
Read from Salesforce’s annual reports (10-K for 2026, 10-K for 2025, 10-K for 2024, 10-K for 2023) and the financial data it files with the SEC, as of 2026-03-02. Every quotation is word for word from the filing linked beside it; how these pages are built and checked. The full record is in its company data sheet.