Amazon will hire more than 300 thousand people during the holiday season in the USA

In the statement made by Amazon, it was stated that higher wages and expanded benefits will be offered in these recruitments.

It was stated in the statement that more than 300 thousand people will be employed in the country during the holiday shopping season, and that these people will be employed in seasonal, part-time and full-time positions.

The statement stated that starting from January 1, 2027, eligible seasonal personnel working at least 30 hours a week will be able to benefit from health insurance.

It was stated in the statement that the hourly wage of full-time employees will start at $20, while seasonal employees will earn an average of $20 per hour and will also have the opportunity to benefit from various benefits and transfer to full-time positions.

In the statement, it was pointed out that the company has expanded its other benefits for employees, and it was reported that employees in the USA can benefit from a 10 percent discount on eligible products via Amazon.com and Whole Foods Market, and a 20 percent discount at Whole Foods stores.

In addition, it was stated in the statement that the program, which offers low-cost banking services through First Tech Federal Credit Union for eligible employees and their families, will be gradually put into effect in late 2026, and that this program will be expanded in 2027.

In the statement, it was emphasized that seasonal positions could be the beginning of a long-term career for some employees, and that new job postings would be published every week between October and December.