Amazon says it will hire 300,000 workers for seasonal jobs this year
October 20, 2026 / 2:28 PM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- Amazon aims to hire 300,000 workers for the holiday season, a 20% increase from last year.
- Holiday retail sales are projected to surpass $1 trillion for the first time.
- Amazon's minimum wage for full-time workers is $20/hour, with average pay around $24/hour.
- Seasonal workers earn an average of $20/hour.
- Starting in 2027, seasonal employees working 30+ hours/week will be eligible for healthcare benefits.
- Job listings will be posted weekly from October through December.
- Specific positions include Retail Associate in Jackson, Wyoming ($21.50-$22/hour + up to $3,000 signing bonus), Delivery Station Warehouse Associate in Danbury, Connecticut ($21-$23.50/hour), and various warehouse roles in Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Nebraska with competitive hourly wages.