Amazon to hire 300,000 workers for seasonal jobs this year
Summary
Amazon plans to hire 300,000 workers for the U.S. holiday season, which is 20% more than last year. The company recently raised its starting wage to $20 an hour for full-time workers and will offer healthcare benefits to seasonal workers starting in 2027.Key Facts
- Amazon will hire 300,000 seasonal, part-time, and full-time workers this holiday season.
- This hiring number is 20% higher than the same period last year.
- The average pay for full-time workers is about $24 per hour; seasonal workers earn about $20 per hour.
- Starting wages for full-time workers were raised to $20 per hour in September.
- Seasonal workers who work at least 30 hours weekly will get healthcare benefits starting in 2027.
- Job openings will be posted from October through December.
- Some specific job roles and locations include retail associates, warehouse associates, and equipment operators with pay ranging from $20.25 to $24.50 per hour plus signing bonuses in some places.
- Holiday retail sales in the U.S. are expected to top $1 trillion this year, a record high.
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