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

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The figures below are drawn from public news reporting about its 2022–2023 layoffs (~27,000 roles across rounds). 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.

Amazon’s 2022–2023 reductions were among the largest in tech. Public reporting described separation packages tied to tenure plus transitional benefits, but the exact week-by-week formula was reported less uniformly than at Google or Meta, and varied by org and country.

Because the precise figure is role- and round-dependent, treat any single number with caution. The most reliable approach is to estimate a fair range for your level and tenure below, then compare it against whatever Amazon puts in front of you.

Amazon vs. typical tech severance

Amazon’s reported packages varied more by org and tenure than the flat “16 + 2” seen at Google and Meta.

Amazon (reported)Typical tech severance

Base severanceTenure-based; reported to vary1–2 weeks per year of service (more at senior levels)

HealthcareTransitional benefits reportedCOBRA continuation, often unsubsidized

EquityPer plan; reported to varyUnvested equity usually forfeited

Estimate your own Amazon 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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Other companies

Microsoft →Google →Meta →

Severance rules by location

Washington →California →Texas →

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Figures from public reporting of Amazon’s 2022–2023 layoffs; specifics varied by round. LayoffMath is not affiliated with Amazon. 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.