Amazon to hire 300,000 seasonal workers, expand healthcare benefits

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Go back to Amazon to hire 300,000 seasonal workers, expand healthcare benefits

Amazon Creates Over 300,000 New U.S. Jobs This Holiday Season with Increased Pay and Expanded Benefits

October 20, 2026 2:31 PM EDT

Starting January 1, 2027, eligible seasonal employees will have access to healthcare coverage from their first day on the job

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced it is hiring over 300,000 people for seasonal, part-time, and full-time roles across its U.S. core operations network nationwide this holiday season. Beginning January 1, 2027, all eligible seasonal employees will have access to healthcare coverage starting on their first day of work, with plans starting at $5 a week with $5 copays. Seasonal employees earn an average of $20 an hour, while full-time core operations employees start at a... More