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Microsoft Buyout Plan: Who is eligible for Exit Scheme with 8,500 employees? Know the terms. Microsoft Soft Layoff Voluntary Buyout 8500 Employees Ai Cost Cutting Tech Industry Trends
Sanjeev Kumar | April 25, 2026 1:21 PM CST


How attractive is the package?

According to CEO Satya Nadella, eligible employees will receive a robust severance package. These include:

  • Payment equal to annual salary
  • 6 months healthcare
  • stock vesting benefit
  • 60 days notice

For example, an employee earning $180,000 annually and with 20 years of experience can get a package of approximately the same amount.


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