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Severance Pay at Salesforce — What to Expect & How to Negotiate

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The figures below are drawn from public news reporting about its January 2023 layoffs (~10% of staff). Severance packages vary by role, tenure, and date, change over time, and are not guaranteed. Use them as a negotiating benchmark, not a promise — and confirm anything specific directly.

When Salesforce cut about 10% of its workforce in January 2023, public reporting described a severance package of close to five months of pay, along with healthcare continuation and career support. Exact amounts varied by role, tenure, and location.

Treat the reported figure as a benchmark and estimate your own fair range below before responding to any offer.

Salesforce vs. typical tech severance

Salesforce’s reported ~5 months was among the more generous in the 2023 wave.

Salesforce (reported)Typical tech severance
Base severance~5 months reported1–2 weeks per year of service (more at senior levels)
HealthcareContinuation reportedCOBRA continuation, often unsubsidized
Career supportReported includedSometimes offered; negotiable

Estimate your own Salesforce severance

The reported package is a benchmark, not your number. Estimate a fair range for your role and tenure, then negotiate against whatever you were actually offered.

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Figures from public reporting of Salesforce’s January 2023 layoffs. LayoffMath is not affiliated with Salesforce. This page provides educational estimates only and is not legal advice. It does not create an attorney-client relationship. For advice specific to your situation, consult a licensed employment attorney.