Below is a full breakdown of Wells Fargo’s layoff activity, including affected locations, employee totals by event. In 2026, the largest impact occurred in Iowa where 416 employees were affected.
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Website
wellsfargo.com
Headquarters
West Des Moines, Iowa
25
Total Events
1,032
Employees Affected
5
States Affected
| Company Name | City | State | Affected Employees | Notice Date | Layoff Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Fargo | West Des Moines | Iowa | 1 | May 26, 2026 | Jul 25, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | West Des Moines | Iowa | 29 | May 12, 2026 | Jul 11, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | West Des Moines | Iowa | 29 | May 12, 2026 | Jul 11, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | West Des Moines | Iowa | 10 | Apr 28, 2026 | Jun 27, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | West Des Moines | Iowa | 10 | Apr 28, 2026 | Jun 27, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | West Des Moines | Iowa | 25 | Apr 14, 2026 | Jun 13, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | West Des Moines | Iowa | 25 | Apr 14, 2026 | Jun 13, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | West Des Moines | Iowa | 62 | Mar 31, 2026 | May 30, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | West Des Moines | Iowa | 62 | Mar 31, 2026 | May 30, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo & Co | Montana | 77 | Mar 30, 2026 | May 30, 2026 |
Events and employees affected by month
5 states reported