Salesforce Severance Package: 2026 Guide
Minimum 5 months pay plus career resources. Calculate your estimated Salesforce severance below.
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What Salesforce Typically Offers
Known Severance Benefits
- ✓Minimum 5 months severance pay
- ✓~5 months health insurance continuation
- ✓2 months non-working transition period
- ✓Career resources and outplacement
- ✓Equity acceleration for some levels
Salesforce Recent Layoff History
| Date | Employees | Details |
|---|---|---|
| January 2023 | 8,000 | Nearly 5 months of pay + health insurance for close to 5 months + career resources + 2 months non-working transition |
| 2024 | 700 | Continued optimization |
Sources: TechCrunch, CNBC, Business Insider
Salesforce Severance Tax (California)
Salesforce is headquartered in California. Here's how severance is taxed there:
Example: A Salesforce employee with 5 years of service earning $170,000 would receive approximately $49,038 gross ( $32,218 after tax in California).
How Salesforce 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 |
| X (Twitter) | 3 months base pay (post-acquisition standard) | Below Average |
| Uber | 10 weeks minimum + 1 week per year of service | Standard |
Negotiating Your Salesforce Severance
Strategies specific to Salesforce employees:
- ✓Salesforce packages are strong — focus on stock acceleration and extended benefits
- ✓Ask for continued Trailhead and certification access for career development
- ✓Push for Ohana alumni network access and referral program
- ✓Negotiate for a written endorsement from leadership
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Salesforce Severance FAQ
How much severance does Salesforce pay?▼
Salesforce typically offers Minimum 5 months pay plus career resources. Their severance reputation is rated as “Generous” compared to technology industry peers. In recent layoffs (January 2023), nearly 5 months of pay + health insurance for close to 5 months + career resources + 2 months non-working transition.
Can I negotiate my Salesforce severance?▼
Yes, most severance packages at Salesforce 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 Salesforce severance taxed?▼
Salesforce 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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