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Amazon announced Tuesday that it would hire more than 300,000 workers in the United States for the holiday season.
Jobs include seasonal, part-time, and full-time positions within Amazon’s core U.S. operating network, with new openings expected to be posted weekly from October through December.
Seasonal employees will earn an average of $20 per hour. Full-time operations workers start at a minimum of $20 an hour, according to the company.
The average hourly wage for Amazon’s entire core operational workforce is nearly $24.
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Amazon announced Tuesday that it would hire more than 300,000 workers in the United States for the holiday season. (KAZUHIRO NOGI/AFP via Getty Images)
The retail giant also announced an expansion of health benefits.
Beginning January 1, 2027, seasonal employees who work at least 30 hours per week will be eligible for health coverage starting on their first day of employment.
Plans will start at $5 per week with a $5 copay, the company said.
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The retail giant also announced an expansion of health benefits. (Wolf von Dewitz/photo alliance)
Seasonal workers hired before January 1 and who meet the eligibility requirements will have access to coverage when the new benefit takes effect.
The hiring surge marks Amazon’s first holiday hiring increase in three years, as the company prepares for a surge in orders, according to Reuters.
“Our people are at the heart of everything we do,” the company said. “These investments reflect our continued commitment to making Amazon a place where people can earn, learn, and create opportunities for themselves and their families.”
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This increase in hiring marks the first increase in holiday hiring at Amazon in three years. (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg)
“Whether someone joins us for a season or builds a career here, we want them to feel valued and supported for the work they do. We are building the future together.”
This announcement also follows Amazon’s recent investment of more than $1.5 billion in additional salaries for its core U.S. operational workforce.
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Reuters contributed to this report.
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