# Amazon raises pay to $20 for US workers

> Amazon boosts hourly pay to $20 for US workers, adds family banking benefit.
- Title: Amazon raises pay to $20 for US workers · New York Post
- Summary: Amazon boosts hourly pay to $20 for US workers, adds family banking benefit. Amazon increased minimum hourly pay to $20 for US workers and introduced 'Day 1…
- Keywords: amazon, day 1 financial, first tech federal credit union, us workers, minimum hourly pay, family banking, news, entertainment, raises, pay, workers, New York Post
- Source: New York Post — https://nypost.com/2026/09/16/business/https-nypost-com-article-amazon-raises-minimum-hourly-pay-by-1-for-us-workers-unveils-new-benefit-for-their-families
- Published: 2026-09-16T16:39:04+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: amazon, day 1 financial, first tech federal credit union, us workers, minimum hourly pay, family banking, news, entertainment
## Pay increase
Amazon raises minimum hourly pay for US workers to $20.
## New family benefit
Unveils 'Day 1 Financial' for family banking access.
## Total compensation
Average total pay now exceeds $32 per hour.
## Competitor wages
Walmart starts at $14, Target at $15 for US workers.
## Costco comparison
Costco raised entry-level wage to $20 last year.
## Key takeaway

Amazon increased minimum hourly pay to $20 for US workers and introduced 'Day 1 Financial' for family banking access.