Amazon Raises Minimum Hourly Wage for U.S. Operations Staff
Amazon has increased the minimum hourly wage for its full-time core operations employees in the United States to $20, with average pay now near $24 per hour. This adjustment is part of a broader initiative exceeding $1.5 billion aimed at raising wages and introducing new employee benefits across U.S. operations. In addition to higher wages, Amazon has launched a financial benefit called 'Day 1 Financial,' offering employees access to banking services through First Tech Federal Credit Union. The program includes no fees for overdrafts or monthly maintenance, as well as surcharge-free ATM access and loan eligibility options. This new initiative complements the existing Brightside Financial Care service that supports over 150,000 hourly workers with financial assistance. The wage increase follows a separate $230 million investment in benefits for Whole Foods Market employees across the U.S., which will expand their access to Amazon’s broader employee package starting January 1, 2027. The company has raised minimum pay by over 17% since three years ago as part of its ongoing efforts to improve compensation and support staff well-being.
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