How many people has Cognizant laid off?

We have tracked 2 rounds of cuts at Cognizant since May 2023. The rounds with a stated headcount add up to 7,500 jobs.

When was the latest Cognizant layoff?

Apr 2026: 4,000 jobs, about 1% of staff. Cognizant reportedly plans about 4,000 job cuts under its Project Leap restructuring as demand slows and automation spreads.

Did Cognizant blame AI for its layoffs?

Yes, for some rounds. We count a cut as AI-related only when the company said so or credible reporting made the link.

IT Services & Consulting · United States

Cognizant layoffs

Cognizant has announced job cuts 2 times since May 2023. Where it gave numbers, they add up to 7,500 jobs. The latest was in Apr 2026: 4,000 jobs, about 1% of staff.

Latest event: Apr 2026

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People affected

Across tracked announcements

Announcements

May 2023 → Apr 2026

AI-attributed

53%

Of affected people

The short version

Biggest round: Apr 2026, 4,000 jobs, about 1% of staff.
1 of the 2 rounds were tied to AI by the company or credible reporting.
That is the 4th largest total among the 12 IT Services & Consulting employers we track.
We track 227 employers in United States with layoffs since 2022.

Every round, newest first

Apr 2026−4,000(1% of workforce)AI · likely
Cognizant reportedly plans about 4,000 job cuts under its Project Leap restructuring as demand slows and automation spreads.
About the figure: Figure comes from a Mint report; Cognizant did not give a headcount number.
Source: Outlook Business
May 2023−3,500(1% of workforce)
Cognizant said its NextGen cost program would cut about 3,500 mostly non billable and corporate roles and shrink office space.
Source: Outlook Business

Common questions about Cognizant

How many people has Cognizant laid off?: We have tracked 2 rounds of cuts at Cognizant since May 2023. The rounds with a stated headcount add up to 7,500 jobs.
When was the latest Cognizant layoff?: Apr 2026: 4,000 jobs, about 1% of staff. Cognizant reportedly plans about 4,000 job cuts under its Project Leap restructuring as demand slows and automation spreads.
Did Cognizant blame AI for its layoffs?: Yes, for some rounds. We count a cut as AI-related only when the company said so or credible reporting made the link.

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