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Amazon announced a raise in starting pay for full-time operations workers to $20 an hour, up from $19 previously, and introduced new employee benefits including 10% off fresh groceries on Amazon.com and Whole Foods websites and a 20% discount at Whole Foods stores. The company also plans to offer banking services through First Tech Federal Credit Union starting late in 2026 for qualifying employees and their families indefinitely. Amazon currently employs about 1.5 million workers globally.
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Amazon raised its minimum starting pay for full-time U.S. operations workers to $20 an hour, effective September 27, marking a $1 increase from its previous level. The average hourly wage for these roles now stands at nearly $24, with the company noting that this represents a more than 17% increase over the past three years. In addition to higher wages, Amazon also introduced new benefits starting October 1, including 10% off eligible fresh groceries on its website and Whole Foods Market’s site, and a 20% discount at Whole Foods stores. Furthermore, employees will have access to low-cost banking services through First Tech Federal Credit Union, which offers lifetime membership for qualified workers, their spouses, and children. These moves come as Amazon prepares for the holiday shopping season and aim to enhance employee retention and satisfaction amid competitive labor markets, where companies like Walmart offer starting pay of $14 an hour, while Target starts at $15.
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Amazon will increase the minimum starting pay for full-time operations workers to $20 an hour and add grocery discounts for all U.S. workers, the e-commerce giant announced Wednesday.
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The new hourly wage represents a $1 increase from its current starting level.
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With the bump, Amazon said average pay will now be $24 an hour for Amazon workers.
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Operations workers at Amazon handle logistics, transportation and other work at its fulfillment centers.
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Amazon also announced a series of new employee perks on Wednesday.
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Beginning Oct. 1, all U.S. employees will get 10% off eligible fresh groceries on Amazon.com and the Whole Foods website, and a 20% discount in-store at Whole Foods locations.
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The Seattle-based company also said it is offering employee memberships with First Tech Federal Credit Union, which provides banking services, starting in late 2026.
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First Tech partners with major tech companies, including Intel and Microsoft.
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Qualified employees, their spouses and their children will qualify for First Tech membership for life, meaning they can access it even after they leave the company, Amazon said in its release.
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The new perks add to existing benefits such as free Prime memberships and healthcare insurance for eligible employees.
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Amazon employs roughly 1.5 million workers total, according to FactSet.
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On its website, the company claims it has "created more jobs across America in the last decade than any other company."
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