HomeBlogCareersWatchCareersTech companies announced 10,799 job cuts in September, up 77% from AugustOctober 2, 2026Issue #2Tech cuts reached 165,925 so far this year, and AI was cited for about 21% of all announced cuts.KTKarlen TriminoSenior Full-Stack EngineerLeer en españolPhoto: Jakub Zerdzicki / PexelsTech companies announced 10,799 cuts in September, up 77% from August, and 165,925 so far this year, 54% more than in 2025. AI was cited for 3,961 cuts in September and 120,136 this year, about 21% of all announced cuts.SourcesChallenger, Gray & Christmas: September 2026 job cutschallengergray.com
