May 2025 — US Reductions
1,500
PwC US cut about 1,500 roles (~2% of US workforce) amid persistently low attrition — the largest single workforce action in over a decade.
1,500 US roles cut at PwC amid persistently low attrition — the largest layoff in over a decade as the Big Four accounting mini-boom ends. Get back on your feet faster with AI-powered interview prep, resume builder, and auto-apply job hunter.
1,500
US Roles Cut
May 2025
Announcement Date
Audit · Tax · Advisory
Top Affected Divisions
US Nationwide
Locations Impacted
Verified data from Reuters, Bloomberg, CNN, AP and other authoritative sources covering the PwC layoffs.
May 2025 — US Reductions
PwC US cut about 1,500 roles (~2% of US workforce) amid persistently low attrition — the largest single workforce action in over a decade.
Top Affected Functions
Cuts span audit, tax, and advisory practices — particularly affecting business services, lower-utilization roles, and certain associate/senior associate cohorts.
Q4 2025 — Business Services
Subsequent rounds in late 2025 targeted PwC US business services jobs — IT, finance, and back-office support roles — in continued cost discipline.
Severance Package
PwC offers severance scaled to years of service, healthcare continuation, outplacement services, and career transition support. Manager+ tiers often negotiate enhanced packages.
Common challenges PwC employees face after a layoff — and how Final Round AI helps you overcome them.
PwC-specific terms (PIE, RFI, IFRS engagement codes) and Up-or-Out level structure (A1–S2–M) don't translate cleanly to industry ATS systems.
Outside Big Four hiring, behavioral and case rounds at industry, fintech, or tech product roles feel different — and your reps need updating.
Deloitte, EY, KPMG are also under cost pressure. Pivoting to industry corp dev, FP&A, controller, or fintech roles opens broader options — but requires positioning.
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