Amazon to Hire 2.5 Lakh Employees Across the US Ahead of Holiday Season

Seattle, United States — October 2025:Amazon has announced plans to hire 250,000 new employees across the United States in preparation for the upcoming holiday shopping season. The hiring spree will include full-time, part-time, and seasonal roles across the company’s fulfillment centers and transportation network, with new job postings expected to appear weekly from October through December.
According to Amazon, seasonal positions remain among the most popular roles, often filling up within minutes of being posted. These jobs attract a wide range of candidates — from those seeking temporary income during the holidays to individuals hoping to transition into long-term career opportunities. The company noted that many of its current full-time leaders began as seasonal associates.
Currently, regular full-time and part-time employees at Amazon earn an average wage of $23 per hour with benefits, while seasonal hires earn an average of more than $19 per hour. This year, Amazon is also investing over $1 billion to increase wages and reduce healthcare costs for its fulfillment and transportation employees. When benefits are included, the average total compensation exceeds $30 per hour.
Amazon continues to emphasize employee development through several internal programmes. One of the most popular is Career Choice, which pre-pays tuition for employees pursuing college degrees or professional certifications. On average, employees with three years of service have received an 18 percent pay increase over time.
The company said that the large-scale hiring initiative highlights both its expanding operations and its commitment to creating long-term career paths. The new recruits will play a key role in ensuring efficient operations and on-time deliveries during the high-demand holiday season.
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