Amazon increases minimum starting hourly wage for full-time core operations employees
Amazon said average total compensation for eligible operations workers will exceed $32 an hour as it expands grocery and banking perks for U.S. employees.
- On Wednesday, September 16, 2026, Amazon announced it is raising minimum starting pay for U.S. operations employees to $20 per hour, backed by a $1.5 billion investment.
- Retail competitors set lower benchmarks; Walmart's U.S. workers start at $14 per hour while Target offers a $15 minimum, positioning Amazon's move as a competitive labor market response.
- New employee perks include "Day 1 Financial," providing lifetime access to First Tech Federal Credit Union banking services, and a 20% discount on in-store purchases at Whole Foods Market.
- Average total compensation for eligible full-time employees will exceed $32 per hour when benefits are included, Amazon Senior Vice President Udit Madan stated, with average hourly pay reaching nearly $24.
- Building on existing perks like free Prime memberships, the company leverages its expanded grocery delivery network to compete with major retailers like Costco in the fresh food sector.
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With this increase, the minimum wages of Amazon workers in the US are now equal to those of Costco The post Amazon: The increase to 20 dollars per hour and the competition with the "giants" of retail appeared first on in.gr.
Amazon Lifts Front-Line Pay to $20 an Hour as Retail Giants Compete for Workers
Amazon is raising its U.S. minimum wage for core operations workers to $20 per hour and adding grocery discounts plus lifetime banking benefits. The $1.5 billion investment boosts average pay to nearly $24 hourly and total compensation above $32 with benefits. The changes position the retailer competitively against Costco while addressing everyday costs for its large workforce.
Amazon raises minimum pay for warehouse workers to $20 an hour
Amazon announced it is raising the minimum starting wage for its full-time U.S. operations employees to $20 an hour, a $1 per hour increase the company said represents a more than $1.5 billion investment.
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