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February 2025 Layoffs Report: 172,000 Job Cuts Hit Highest Level Since 2020

Mar 6, 2025 • 11 min read

Layoff Reports

February 2025 Layoffs Report: 172,000 Job Cuts Hit Highest Level Since 2020

U.S. employers announced 172,000 layoffs in February 2025, surging 245% from January. Federal government led with 62,000 cuts via DOGE initiative. Retail announced 39,000, technology 15,000. Highest monthly total since July 2020.