Oracle Severance Package: 2026 Guide
2 weeks per year of service (varies by division). Calculate your estimated Oracle severance below.
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What Oracle Typically Offers
Known Severance Benefits
- ✓Severance based on tenure
- ✓COBRA continuation option
- ✓Unused PTO payout
Oracle Recent Layoff History
| Date | Employees | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,000 | Cerner health IT division restructuring |
Sources: Business Insider, The Information
Oracle Severance Tax (Texas)
Oracle is headquartered in Texas. Here's how severance is taxed there:
Example: A Oracle employee with 5 years of service earning $140,000 would receive approximately $40,385 gross ( $31,500 after tax in Texas).
How Oracle 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 Oracle Severance
Strategies specific to Oracle employees:
- ✓Oracle severance varies significantly by division — research your specific unit
- ✓Push for more weeks if your division was recently acquired (e.g., Cerner)
- ✓Negotiate for continued Oracle Cloud access for certification purposes
- ✓Ask for an extended garden leave period if applicable
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Oracle Severance FAQ
How much severance does Oracle pay?▼
Oracle typically offers 2 weeks per year of service (varies by division). Their severance reputation is rated as “Below Average” compared to technology industry peers. In recent layoffs (2024), cerner health it division restructuring.
Can I negotiate my Oracle severance?▼
Yes, most severance packages at Oracle 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 Oracle severance taxed?▼
Oracle severance is taxed as supplemental wages at 22% federal flat rate plus 0.0% Texas 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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