Amazon Severance Package: 2026 Guide
Varies widely: corporate gets more than warehouse; typically 1-2 weeks per year. Calculate your estimated Amazon severance below.
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What Amazon Typically Offers
Known Severance Benefits
- ✓Severance pay based on tenure (corporate roles)
- ✓Transitional health benefits
- ✓Job placement assistance
- ✓Unused PTO/vacation payout
- ✓60-day WARN Act notice period in some cases
Amazon Recent Layoff History
| Date | Employees | Details |
|---|---|---|
| November 2022 | 10,000 | Corporate roles: separation packages varied by level and tenure |
| January 2023 | 18,000 | Largest round; packages included severance, transitional benefits, and job placement |
| 2024 | 500 | Ongoing optimization in Alexa, Prime Video, and MGM divisions |
Sources: GeekWire, Business Insider, CNBC, Blind
Amazon Severance Tax (Washington)
Amazon is headquartered in Washington. Here's how severance is taxed there:
Example: A Amazon employee with 5 years of service earning $160,000 would receive approximately $46,154 gross ( $36,000 after tax in Washington).
How Amazon 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 |
| 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 |
| Uber | 10 weeks minimum + 1 week per year of service | Standard |
Negotiating Your Amazon Severance
Strategies specific to Amazon employees:
- ✓Amazon's packages vary significantly by level (L4-L7+) — know your market value
- ✓Push for cash in lieu of unvested RSUs if your stock grant was recent
- ✓Negotiate extended health coverage beyond the default period
- ✓Ask for a PIV (performance improvement) removal from your record if applicable
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Amazon Severance FAQ
How much severance does Amazon pay?▼
Amazon typically offers Varies widely: corporate gets more than warehouse; typically 1-2 weeks per year. Their severance reputation is rated as “Standard” compared to technology industry peers. In recent layoffs (November 2022), corporate roles: separation packages varied by level and tenure.
Can I negotiate my Amazon severance?▼
Yes, most severance packages at Amazon 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 Amazon severance taxed?▼
Amazon severance is taxed as supplemental wages at 22% federal flat rate plus 0.0% Washington state tax, for a total of approximately 22.0%. If you work remotely, your state of residence tax rate applies instead.
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