# Amazon to hire 300,000 for holiday season

> Amazon plans to hire 300,000 seasonal workers this year, up 20% from last year, as holiday retail sales are expected to exceed $1 trillion for the first time.
- Title: Amazon to hire 300,000 for holiday season · CBS News
- Summary: Amazon plans to hire 300,000 seasonal workers this year, up 20% from last year, as holiday retail sales are expected to exceed $1 trillion for the first…
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- Source: CBS News — https://cbsnews.com/news/amazon-seasonal-jobs-holiday-hiring-pay
- Author: Megan  Cerullo
- Published: 2026-10-20T18:28:11+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: amazon, seasonal hiring, holiday jobs, retail employment, minimum wage, news
## Amazon announces 300,000 holiday hires
Amazon said on Tuesday it plans to hire 300,000 seasonal, part-time and full-time workers across the U.S. this holiday season, up 20% from the same period last year.
## Pay and benefits for seasonal workers
Seasonal workers earn an average of $20 per hour. Starting in 2027, seasonal employees who work at least 30 hours per week will be eligible for the same healthcare benefits provided to full-time workers.
## Holiday retail sales forecast to top $1 trillion
Holiday retail sales this year are expected to top $1 trillion for the first time, according to a forecast from the National Retail Federation. Job listings will be posted weekly from October through December.
## Key takeaway

Amazon will hire 300,000 seasonal workers this holiday season, a 20% increase from last year, as retail sales are forecast to top $1 trillion for the first time.