Amazon to create 300,000+ US seasonal jobs with higher pay
Amazon says it will create more than 300,000 jobs across the US for the holiday season, with increased pay and expanded benefits.
About Amazon has announced that Amazon is creating over 300,000 new jobs in the United States for the 2026 holiday season, with increased pay and expanded benefits. The update was published on 20 October 2026.
At a glance
| Posts | Over 300,000 new jobs |
|---|---|
| Location | United States |
| Official channel | About Amazon |
Why it matters
Holiday hiring is Amazon's biggest annual push. Every autumn the company staffs up its fulfilment centres, sortation centres, delivery stations and its Amazon Air and last-mile operations to handle Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Christmas demand.
For jobseekers in the US, that usually means a surge in short-term, hourly roles — picking, packing, sorting, loading and driving — with many sites offering the chance to stay on after the holidays. The headline this year is scale and the mention of increased pay and expanded benefits.
General context — not from this announcement: In past seasons, Amazon's seasonal roles have typically included full-time and part-time shifts, with benefits that can vary by role, hours and location. Pay has historically differed by state and facility. If you are comparing offers, always check the official listing for your specific site, shift and employment type, rather than relying on a national average.
Key details
Here is what is confirmed in the material provided for this story:
- Employer: Amazon
- Volume: Over 300,000 new jobs
- Market: United States
- Season: 2026 holiday season
- Compensation note: Increased pay and expanded benefits mentioned, but no specific hourly rate, benefit list or eligibility threshold is stated in the material
- Published: 20 October 2026 via About Amazon
What has not been announced in the material: exact job titles, city-wise vacancy split, start and end dates for seasonal contracts, minimum age or work-authorisation requirements, application deadline, and the detailed pay and benefits package. The company usually posts those details on its hiring portal on a rolling basis as sites open requisitions.
What to do next
If you are in the US and want to apply, use only Amazon's official hiring channels:
- Go to Amazon's official jobs site — hiring.amazon.com — and search by zip code or city. Filter for seasonal roles if you want holiday-only work.
- Create a profile with your legal name as on your ID, contact details and work-authorisation information. You don't need a CV for many warehouse roles, but have your ID and availability ready.
- Pick a site and shift that fits your transport and hours. Read the listing carefully for pay rate, shift length, any lifting requirements and whether benefits apply to that role.
- Complete the background check and I-9 steps if prompted. Keep an eye on your email and texts for onboarding slots — seasonal sites often fill quickly.
- Be cautious of third-party posts charging fees. Amazon does not charge candidates to apply.
For readers in Nepal: This particular announcement is for US-based hiring, not an overseas recruitment drive through Nepal's Department of Foreign Employment. If you are exploring work abroad, apply only through the official DoFE-approved route and verify any US employer sponsorship in the official US visa system. Do not pay agents claiming guaranteed Amazon seasonal jobs from Nepal.
Bottom line: the scale is real — 300,000-plus openings — but the specifics that matter to you, from hourly pay to deadlines, will be in the individual site listings. Check the official source and apply early, as holiday slots go fast.