Amazon announced plans to hire 250,000 full-time, part-time, and seasonal employees across its U.S. fulfillment and transportation network for the 2025 holiday season. The number remains consistent with the previous two years, as the e-commerce giant gears up for a surge in online shopping orders.
The hiring drive comes amid growing uncertainty about U.S. consumer spending during the holidays, influenced by President Donald Trump’s tariff policies. Despite these economic concerns, Adobe Analytics projects that U.S. holiday e-commerce sales will continue to outperform overall retail growth, even as the pace of increase slows compared to previous years.
Amazon’s Holiday Hiring and Pay Scale
Amazon’s new roles—available from October through December—will be posted weekly on hiring.amazon.com.
Full-time and part-time employees will earn an average of $23 per hour with benefits.
Seasonal workers will earn an average of over $19 per hour.
In addition, Amazon recently committed over $1 billion to enhance compensation and reduce healthcare costs for U.S. fulfillment and transportation employees. When factoring in elected benefits, the average total compensation now exceeds $30 per hour.
Pathway to Long-Term Careers
Seasonal roles at Amazon often serve as a gateway to long-term employment. Many workers who join during the holiday season transition into permanent roles, advancing to positions such as trainers, managers, and operations leaders.
Amazon offers education and career growth initiatives, including its Career Choice program, which pre-pays tuition for employees pursuing college degrees or professional certificates. Over three years, employees who stay with the company have seen an average 18 percent increase in pay.
Holiday Readiness and Employee Opportunities
Amazon’s fulfillment centers and delivery stations across the U.S. are ramping up operations to handle major shopping events like Prime Big Deal Days and the holiday rush. Interested candidates can apply for part-time or full-time roles at amazon.com/localjobs, or sign up for job alerts by texting NEWJOB to 31432.
For those curious about Amazon’s operations, the company also offers free fulfillment center tours through amazontours.com, giving the public a behind-the-scenes look at how orders are processed during peak shopping seasons.
As Amazon continues to expand its logistics network and invest in employee well-being, its 2025 holiday hiring campaign underscores a commitment not only to serving customers efficiently but also to creating sustainable job opportunities across the U.S.
Rajani Baburajan
