Tech layoffs are no longer judged only by headcount cuts. The real story is how companies treat employees during the exit, and this chart shows that severance packages vary widely. Some firms offer only the bare minimum, while others add weeks of pay, healthcare, and extra transition support. The gap is especially visible between Intel at the bottom and Meta at the top.
Meta appears to offer the most generous overall package in the chart. Its base severance is listed at 16 weeks, with an uncapped tenure bonus of +2 weeks per year, plus six months of healthcare coverage and added support such as PTO payout, immigration help, and career coaching. That combination makes the package especially strong for long-tenured employees.
Intel lands at the bottom
Intel is shown as the weakest package in this comparison. Its base severance is 13 weeks, with +1.5 weeks per year of service, and healthcare support is limited to 12–18 months of COBRA, though the chart also notes a $20,000 healthcare bonus and vacation or sabbatical payout. Even with those extras, it still ranks below the others because the structure is less favorable overall.
What stands out across firms
The chart makes one thing clear: layoffs are not equal across companies. Microsoft, Amazon, and Salesforce offer mixed packages, but the value changes depending on tenure, role, and added benefits. Oracle, meanwhile, draws criticism for a relatively light package, while Atlassian and Block sit closer to the middle with more balanced support.
The bigger takeaway
For employees, severance is becoming a major signal of company culture and leadership priorities. A strong package can soften the blow of job loss, while a weak one can damage trust long after the layoff is over. In an era of AI-driven restructuring, these details matter as much as the layoffs themselves.
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