Amazon has announced plans to hire 250,000 employees in the United States to handle the holiday rush and meet the surge in demand. This number is a significant increase from the 150,000 workers hired last year. The company will be recruiting full-time, part-time, and seasonal warehouse and delivery employees, offering hourly wages ranging from $17 to $28. In addition, Amazon is providing sign-on bonuses worth $1,000 to $3,000 in select locations.
The average hourly pay for warehouse and delivery workers will now be $20.50, up from $19. This move follows Amazon’s efforts to address labor tensions and criticisms over its warehouse injury record. The e-commerce giant, which currently has approximately 1.46 million global employees, aims to attract and retain talent by improving compensation packages.