Netflix Severance Package: 2026 Guide
4-9 months of pay (one of the most generous in tech). Calculate your estimated Netflix severance below.
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What Netflix Typically Offers
Known Severance Benefits
- ✓4-9 months of full pay (among highest in the industry)
- ✓Continued health benefits through severance period
- ✓No non-compete clauses
- ✓Immediate stock option exercise window
Netflix Recent Layoff History
| Date | Employees | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | 150 | 4-6 months severance for most employees |
| June 2022 | 300 | Similar generous packages |
Sources: The Verge, Variety, The Information
Netflix Severance Tax (California)
Netflix is headquartered in California. Here's how severance is taxed there:
Example: A Netflix employee with 5 years of service earning $200,000 would receive approximately $57,692 gross ( $37,904 after tax in California).
How Netflix 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 |
| 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 Netflix Severance
Strategies specific to Netflix employees:
- ✓Netflix already offers generous severance — focus on duration rather than formula
- ✓Push for the upper end of the 4-9 month range based on your contributions
- ✓Negotiate for a positive reference and recommendation letter
- ✓Ask for extended stock option exercise period beyond the standard window
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Netflix Severance FAQ
How much severance does Netflix pay?▼
Netflix typically offers 4-9 months of pay (one of the most generous in tech). Their severance reputation is rated as “Generous” compared to technology industry peers. In recent layoffs (May 2022), 4-6 months severance for most employees.
Can I negotiate my Netflix severance?▼
Yes, most severance packages at Netflix 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 Netflix severance taxed?▼
Netflix 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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