Amazon says it plans to hire 300,000 seasonal, part-time and full-time workers across the U.S. for this holiday season, up 20% from last year. The National Retail Federation forecasts holiday retail sales could top $1 trillion for the first time. Amazon raised its minimum starting wage for full-time workers to $20 an hour in September; seasonal workers average $20 per hour and full-time staff about $24 per hour. Starting in 2027, seasonal employees working at least 30 hours a week will get the same healthcare benefits as full-time workers. For example, the Locker+ Retail Associate role in Jackson, Wyoming pays $21.50–$22 per hour plus up to a $3,000 signing bonus.
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| Market | US stocks |
|---|---|
| Sector | Consumer Discretionary |
| Industry | Broadline Retail |
| Market cap | $2.7T |
| Close on 10/19/2026 | 262.45 |
| Change that session | +4.98% |
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