Amazon Creates Over 300,000 New U.S. Jobs This Holiday Season with Increased Pay and Expanded Benefits
Key Highlights
- ➤Amazon hiring over 300,000 U.S. seasonal, part-time, and full-time workers this holiday season
- ➤Seasonal employees average $20/hour; full-time operations workers start at $20/hour
- ➤Full-time operations average hourly pay nearly $24; total compensation exceeds $32/hour
- ➤Eligible seasonal employees gain first-day healthcare coverage starting January 1, 2027
- ➤Amazon announced more than $1.5 billion in higher U.S. core operations pay
Expert Statements
J. Ofori Agboka, Vice President of People Experience and Technology, Global Operations, Amazon
“The holidays are my favorite time of year at Amazon.”
J. Ofori Agboka, Vice President of People Experience and Technology, Global Operations, Amazon
“There’s an energy across our operations network that’s hard to match as our teams come together to deliver for customers during our busiest season.”
J. Ofori Agboka, Vice President of People Experience and Technology, Global Operations, Amazon
“One of the best parts is welcoming so many new teammates into Amazon and, this year, we’re hiring over 300,000 people for seasonal, part-time, and full-time roles across our core operations network nationwide.”
J. Ofori Agboka, Vice President of People Experience and Technology, Global Operations, Amazon
“It’s rare for companies in our industry to offer healthcare starting on the first day on the job, but we’ve been offering that to regular full-time employees for several years.”
J. Ofori Agboka, Vice President of People Experience and Technology, Global Operations, Amazon
“Starting on January 1, 2027, we’re excited to extend that industry-leading benefit to seasonal employees who work at least 30 hours per week.”
J. Ofori Agboka, Vice President of People Experience and Technology, Global Operations, Amazon
“That means anyone who joins us in these qualifying seasonal roles now or in the future will have access to healthcare—whether they join us for the holidays or at another point in the year since we hire seasonal employees year-round.”
J. Ofori Agboka, Vice President of People Experience and Technology, Global Operations, Amazon
“We know access to healthcare can make a meaningful difference for employees and their families.”
J. Ofori Agboka, Vice President of People Experience and Technology, Global Operations, Amazon
“And with plans starting at just $5 a week with $5 copays, we’re helping make quality healthcare more affordable and accessible for our teammates.”
J. Ofori Agboka, Vice President of People Experience and Technology, Global Operations, Amazon
“Healthcare is just one part of how we’re continuing to invest in our employees.”
J. Ofori Agboka, Vice President of People Experience and Technology, Global Operations, Amazon
“These investments reflect our continued commitment to making Amazon a place where people can earn, learn, and create opportunities for themselves and their families.”
Amazon Creates Over 300,000 New U.S. Jobs This Holiday Season with Increased Pay and Expanded Benefits
Starting January 1, 2027, eligible seasonal employees will have access to healthcare coverage from their first day on the job
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