Amazon has announced plans to add 250,000 seasonal jobs nationwide, including 7,000 in the Tri-State area, while committing more than $1 billion to pay and benefits. The company reports it has invested $52.3 billion in New York since 2010.
According to Amazon’s newsroom post, the company is creating these seasonal roles across its U.S. fulfillment and transportation network for the upcoming holiday season. Seasonal employees are expected to earn an average wage of more than $19 per hour, with job listings being posted weekly from October through December at amazon.com/localjobs. Amazon notes that many seasonal hires transition into longer-term careers, making this hiring surge part of a broader workforce strategy.
Reuters reports that Amazon is investing over $1 billion to raise pay and reduce healthcare costs for U.S. fulfillment and transportation employees. This investment aims to boost average total compensation—including elected benefits—to over $30 per hour. The company also noted that base pay for many employees is increasing to more than $23 per hour, with veterans seeing average pay increases of up to 35 percent after three or more years of service. Additionally, Amazon announced a $5 per week health plan with $5 doctor visits, expanded paid parental leave, and prepaid college tuition through its Career Choice program.
According to Amazon’s “4 ways Amazon is investing in New York” report, the company has invested significantly in infrastructure, employee compensation, and support for local small businesses since 2010. These investments have contributed approximately $46 billion to New York’s economy. The report highlights that front-line employees in New York earn a base wage above $23 per hour and total compensation above $30 per hour when benefits are included.
Amazon’s “About Us” page describes the company as a global technology and e-commerce giant headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Founded in 1994 by Jeff Bezos, Amazon operates online retail services, third-party marketplace services, logistics and fulfillment networks, as well as Amazon Web Services (AWS). With over 1.5 million employees globally, the company continues to invest in its workforce and infrastructure alongside sustainability initiatives and community development across the United States.
