Uber Severance Package: 2026 Guide
10 weeks minimum + 1 week per year of service. Calculate your estimated Uber severance below.
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What Uber Typically Offers
Known Severance Benefits
- ✓10 weeks base severance
- ✓Additional week per year of service
- ✓6 months health insurance
- ✓Immigration support for H-1B holders
- ✓Laptop ownership transfer
Uber Recent Layoff History
| Date | Employees | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | 6,700 | COVID-era layoffs: 10 weeks + 1 week/year + 6 months health |
Sources: TechCrunch, Business Insider, Blind
Uber Severance Tax (California)
Uber is headquartered in California. Here's how severance is taxed there:
Example: A Uber employee with 5 years of service earning $155,000 would receive approximately $44,712 gross ( $29,375 after tax in California).
How Uber 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 Uber Severance
Strategies specific to Uber employees:
- ✓Push for accelerated RSU vesting — Uber's stock has appreciated significantly
- ✓Negotiate for extended immigration support if on a work visa
- ✓Ask for a longer health coverage extension beyond 6 months
- ✓Request alumni network access for future referrals
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Uber Severance FAQ
How much severance does Uber pay?▼
Uber typically offers 10 weeks minimum + 1 week per year of service. Their severance reputation is rated as “Standard” compared to technology industry peers. In recent layoffs (May 2020), covid-era layoffs: 10 weeks + 1 week/year + 6 months health.
Can I negotiate my Uber severance?▼
Yes, most severance packages at Uber 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 Uber severance taxed?▼
Uber 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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