Amazon has announced plans to hire 250,000 seasonal workers nationwide, including 7,000 in the Tri-State area, as part of a $1 billion investment aimed at boosting hourly pay. The company revealed in its new Economic Impact Report that it has invested $52.3 billion in New York since 2010.
According to Amazon’s blog post, the company said that for the upcoming holiday season it is creating 250,000 seasonal full-time and part-time roles across its U.S. fulfillment and transportation network, with 7,000 of these positions designated for the Tri-State area. The post notes that these roles offer flexible scheduling and an average wage above $19 per hour. It cautions that job listings will be posted weekly from October through December and fill quickly. Amazon views this surge not just as temporary help but as part of its talent pipeline, with many seasonal hires going on to fill longer-term roles.
According to a Reuters report, Amazon is investing more than $1 billion to raise wages and lower health-care costs for its U.S. fulfillment and transportation employees. This move pushes average total compensation—including elected benefits—above $30 per hour. The report states that the company’s entry-level health plan will cost employees just $5 per week with $5 doctor visits starting in 2026, representing a 34% drop in weekly contributions. Full-time employees will see annual pay increases of approximately $1,600 on average. This wage-and-benefits investment supports Amazon’s goals of strengthening its frontline workforce and reducing employee attrition in a competitive labor market.
According to Amazon’s “4 ways Amazon is investing in New York” page, the company says it has invested $52.3 billion in New York since 2010, covering infrastructure build-out and employee compensation. These investments have contributed approximately $46 billion to the state’s economy. Front-line employees in New York earn an average base wage above $23 per hour and total compensation over $30 per hour. The company’s marketplace in New York facilitated over 769 million items sold by independent sellers in 2024. These metrics are showcased to demonstrate Amazon’s commitment to local job creation, small-business growth, and regional economic development.
According to Amazon’s corporate “About Us” page, Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) is a global technology and e-commerce company headquartered in Seattle, Washington, founded in 1994 by Jeff Bezos. The company operates across multiple sectors including online retail, cloud computing via Amazon Web Services (AWS), digital streaming, logistics and artificial intelligence. It currently employs more than 1.5 million people worldwide and invests extensively in infrastructure, workforce development and community initiatives throughout the United States and internationally.
