Microsoft to lay off 6,000 employees in cost-cutting move

Microsoft on Tuesday said it's cutting 3% of its workforce across the board.

The layoffs are expected to impact all levels and geographies, but will focus on reducing management levels, the company said in a statement. Notices went out on Tuesday.

The tech giant didn't disclose the total amount of lost jobs but it will amount to about 6,000 workers, according to the Associated Press.

Microsoft Chief Financial Officer Amy Hood said on an April earnings call that the company was focused on streamlining "by reducing layers with fewer managers." She also noted the compay's headcount in March was 2% higher than a year earlier, and down slightly compared to the end of 2024.

"We continue to implement organizational changes necessary to best position the company for success in a dynamic marketplace," a Microsoft spokesperson said in a statement.

"To enhance our efficiency, we will minimize redundancy by streamlining our processes, procedures and roles," the company added.

Microsoft, headquartered in Redmond, Washington, had 228,000 employees globally as of June 2024, according to company data.

The company's last major workforce reduction was in 2023, when it cut 11,000 workers across offices worldwide.

The news comes as Microsoft continues to post strong sales and profits. In a quarterly earnings report released last month, Microsoft said it made $70.1 billion for the quarter ending March 31, 2025, up 13% from the same period last year.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.