Ubisoft Reports 4% Drop in Average Employee Compensation
Ubisoft’s 2026 annual report reveals that average employee compensation has declined 4% year-on-year, reflecting broader challenges facing the gaming company. According to the report, average compensation dropped from €71,940 to €69,399, representing a decline of approximately $3,900 in USD terms (from roughly $82,123 to $79,222).
The compensation decrease comes amid a turbulent period for Ubisoft, which has announced multiple rounds of layoffs and project cancellations over the past year. The company’s workforce adjustment is further evidenced by demographic shifts within the organization—the proportion of employees under 30 fell from 23.7% to 19.6%, suggesting the company may have disproportionately affected younger staff members during restructuring efforts.
The 300-page annual report provides a comprehensive look at the company’s operations and financial standing. Among recent workforce reductions was the closure of Ubisoft’s Belgrade studio, which resulted in approximately 100 employees being laid off, illustrating the scale of the company’s recent restructuring initiatives.
This compensation decline likely reflects a combination of factors: a smaller overall workforce following layoffs, potential salary adjustments, and shifts in the composition of the remaining staff. The data underscores the significant challenges the gaming industry has faced in 2026, with major publishers implementing cost-reduction measures through workforce reductions and business restructuring.