Airbnb Severance Package: 2026 Guide
14 weeks base + 1 week per year (up to additional 4 weeks). Calculate your estimated Airbnb severance below.
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What Airbnb Typically Offers
Known Severance Benefits
- ✓14 weeks base severance
- ✓Up to 4 additional weeks per year of service
- ✓12 months of health insurance (exceptionally generous)
- ✓RSU vesting through June 2020 for all
- ✓Public alumni talent directory
- ✓Laptop ownership
Airbnb Recent Layoff History
| Date | Employees | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | 1,900 | 14 weeks + 1 week/year (max 4 extra) + 12 months health + equity vesting acceleration + alumni network |
Sources: CNBC, Forbes, The Verge
Airbnb Severance Tax (California)
Airbnb is headquartered in California. Here's how severance is taxed there:
Example: A Airbnb employee with 5 years of service earning $160,000 would receive approximately $46,154 gross ( $30,323 after tax in California).
How Airbnb Compares to Technology Average
Other Technology Companies
| Company | Formula | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Meta (Facebook) | 16 weeks base + 2 weeks per year of service | Generous |
| Google (Alphabet) | 16 weeks base + 2 weeks per year of service + bonus | Generous |
| Amazon | Varies widely: corporate gets more than warehouse; typically 1-2 weeks per year | Standard |
| Microsoft | 2+ months base pay plus additional weeks per year of service | Generous |
| Apple | 4-12 weeks depending on role and tenure | Standard |
| Netflix | 4-9 months of pay (one of the most generous in tech) | Generous |
| Salesforce | Minimum 5 months pay plus career resources | Generous |
| X (Twitter) | 3 months base pay (post-acquisition standard) | Below Average |
Negotiating Your Airbnb Severance
Strategies specific to Airbnb employees:
- ✓Airbnb set the gold standard for layoffs — use their package as a benchmark when negotiating elsewhere
- ✓Ask for continued access to Airbnb hosting credits
- ✓Push for the full 12 months of health coverage if offered less
- ✓Request alumni talent directory inclusion for networking
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Airbnb Severance FAQ
How much severance does Airbnb pay?▼
Airbnb typically offers 14 weeks base + 1 week per year (up to additional 4 weeks). Their severance reputation is rated as “Generous” compared to technology industry peers. In recent layoffs (May 2020), 14 weeks + 1 week/year (max 4 extra) + 12 months health + equity vesting acceleration + alumni network.
Can I negotiate my Airbnb severance?▼
Yes, most severance packages at Airbnb are negotiable. An employment lawyer experienced in technology can typically negotiate 2-5x the initial offer, especially if there are potential legal claims or WARN Act violations. Many offer free initial consultations.
How is Airbnb severance taxed?▼
Airbnb severance is taxed as supplemental wages at 22% federal flat rate plus 12.3% California state tax, for a total of approximately 34.3%. If you work remotely, your state of residence tax rate applies instead.
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