Amazon Holiday Jobs 2026: 300,000+ Seasonal Jobs In The Usa, $20 An Hour, Apply Now

Amazon is hiring more than 300,000 people in the United States for the 2026 holiday season. The roles are seasonal, part-time and full-time jobs across Amazon's U.S. core operations network, and new jobs are posted weekly from October through December 2026. Seasonal workers earn an average of $20 an hour, and full-time core operations workers start at a minimum of $20 an hour.

Amazon Holiday Jobs 2026 at a Glance

• Employer: Amazon, United States
• Openings: More than 300,000 seasonal, part-time and full-time roles
• Pay: Seasonal workers earn an average of $20 an hour. Full-time core operations workers start at a minimum of $20 an hour, with average hourly pay of nearly $24 an hour. With benefits, average total compensation for full-time workers exceeds $32 an hour.
• When: New roles are posted weekly from October through December 2026
• Closing date: No single closing date was disclosed. Roles are posted weekly and can fill quickly, so apply as soon as you see a suitable opening.
• Where to apply: hiring.amazon.com or amazon.com/localjobs

What Roles Are Available

Amazon announced the hiring drive on 20 October 2026. The jobs are in its core operations network nationwide, which covers warehouse, fulfilment and delivery operations. Exact openings depend on your city or state, because new roles are added every week. Most warehouse roles need no previous experience, and you can search by your city or ZIP code on the official hiring site.

Seasonal work can also lead to longer term work. Amazon says seasonal employees have the opportunity to transition into full-time roles, and some seasonal workers go on to become trainers, managers and leaders across its operations network.

Pay and Benefits

Pay is one of the main reasons this hiring drive stands out. Seasonal workers earn an average of $20 an hour. Full-time core operations workers start at a minimum of $20 an hour, with average hourly pay of nearly $24 an hour. When benefits are included, average total compensation for full-time workers exceeds $32 an hour.

From 1 January 2027, eligible seasonal workers who work at least 30 hours a week will have access to healthcare coverage from their first day, with plans starting at $5 a week with $5 copays. Other benefits for eligible workers include free Prime membership, prepaid tuition through Career Choice of up to $5,250 a year, a 401(k) with company match, paid parental leave, and 24/7 mental health support. Amazon also says U.S. workers now have access to an uncapped 10% discount on eligible groceries and everyday essentials on Amazon.com and Whole Foods Market online, and an uncapped 20% discount in Whole Foods Market stores.

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How to Apply for Amazon Holiday Jobs 2026

1. Go to the official Amazon hiring site: hiring.amazon.com, or visit amazon.com/localjobs to sign up for job alerts.
2. Search for roles in your city or state.
3. Complete the online application for the role that fits you.
4. Check back weekly, because new roles are posted from October through December 2026, and popular roles can fill quickly.

Apply only through the official Amazon hiring site. Amazon never charges a fee to apply or to get hired. If anyone asks you for money, gift cards or bank details for an Amazon job, stop and apply only on hiring.amazon.com.

Most of these roles are for people who are authorised to work in the United States. Applying online does not provide a work visa or permission to work in the country.

Source: Amazon Press Center, Amazon Creates Over 300,000 New U.S. Jobs This Holiday Season, published 20 October 2026, verified 13 November 2026. Always confirm pay, openings and requirements on the official Amazon hiring site before you apply, as roles vary by location and can fill quickly.