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Amazon to hire more than 300,000 workers for holiday season
Fox Business • • business
Key Points:
- Amazon is hiring over 300,000 workers across the U.S. for the holiday season, including seasonal, part-time, and full-time roles, with new job postings expected weekly from October through December.
- Seasonal employees will earn an average of $20 per hour, while full-time operations workers start at a minimum of $20 per hour, with the average hourly pay across core operations nearing $24.
- Starting January 1, 2027, seasonal employees working at least 30 hours per week will be eligible for healthcare coverage from their first day, with plans starting at $5 per week and $5 copays.
- This hiring surge is Amazon's first increase in holiday recruitment in three years, reflecting preparation for a rise in orders and continuing investment in employee pay and benefits.
- Amazon emphasized its commitment to valuing and supporting employees, highlighting recent investments of over $1.5 billion in additional pay for its U.S. core operations workforce.
