Apple Severance Package: 2026 Guide
4-12 weeks depending on role and tenure. Calculate your estimated Apple severance below.
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What Apple Typically Offers
Known Severance Benefits
- ✓Internal transfer opportunities prioritized before severance
- ✓Severance pay based on tenure
- ✓Health insurance continuation
- ✓Employee discount continuation (limited period)
- ✓Career counseling services
Apple Recent Layoff History
| Date | Employees | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 600 | Project Titan (car project) cancellation — employees offered internal transfers first |
Sources: Bloomberg, 9to5Mac, The Information
Apple Severance Tax (California)
Apple is headquartered in California. Here's how severance is taxed there:
Example: A Apple employee with 5 years of service earning $180,000 would receive approximately $51,923 gross ( $34,113 after tax in California).
How Apple 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 |
| 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 Apple Severance
Strategies specific to Apple employees:
- ✓Apple strongly prefers internal transfers — explore this before accepting severance
- ✓If severance is the only option, push for longer timeline
- ✓Negotiate for extended employee purchase program access
- ✓Ask for accelerated vesting of any unvested RSUs
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Apple Severance FAQ
How much severance does Apple pay?▼
Apple typically offers 4-12 weeks depending on role and tenure. Their severance reputation is rated as “Standard” compared to technology industry peers. In recent layoffs (2024), project titan (car project) cancellation — employees offered internal transfers first.
Can I negotiate my Apple severance?▼
Yes, most severance packages at Apple 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 Apple severance taxed?▼
Apple 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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