The Real AI Layoff Numbers: Who Is Actually Losing Jobs to AI in 2026
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AI-ERA JOB SHIFT
2026
Financial Analyst
+7%
Electrician
+9%
Graphic Designer
-2%
Information Security Analyst
+21%
Administrative Assistant
-6%
Software Developer
+10%
Marketing Manager
+7%
Registered Nurse
+6%
Office Clerk
-6%
Accountant / Auditor
+5%
Technical Writer
+1%
Claims Adjuster
-6%
Data Scientist
+35%
Web Developer
+4%
Bank Teller
-13%
Insurance Underwriter
-4%
Computer Programmer
-7%
Data Entry Clerk
-26%
Customer Service Rep
-5%
Bookkeeping Clerk
-6%
Routine, task-based roles are shrinking while analytical, technical and hands-on roles keep growing. Brigen helps you move toward the careers that are rising.

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people affected by AI-related layoffs
265.1K
workers estimated to need reskilling by 2030
Source: World Economic Forum
1B
of the 160 careers we analysed are expected to last 20+ years
68%
may shrink or transform within 10 years
26%

Cumulative tech layoffs worldwide, 2026

128,536 tech employees laid off, Jan 1 to Sep 10

Source: layoffs.fyi, tallied by month by Second Talent. Tech companies worldwide, counted by company headquarters. September covers the 1st to the 10th only.

Cumulative AI-attributed job cuts in the U.S., 2026

116,175 jobs cut, Jan to Aug

Source: Challenger, Gray & Christmas monthly job cut reports. Employer-announced cuts where AI was cited as the reason.

AI-attributed job cuts by industry, since 2023

Tech leads the AI job cuts

    Source: DisplaceIndex AI Layoffs Tracker. Rank order only; per-industry totals are not published.

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