Amazon Boosts Pay by $1.50/Hour, Adds Prime Memberships After 30k Layoffs

Sep 18, 2024, 02:52 PM

Amazon has announced an increase in the pay of its hourly warehouse workers by at least $1.50 per hour. The company is also adding Prime memberships to their benefits package. The average total compensation package for fulfillment and transportation employees in the U.S. will now exceed $29 per hour. Base wages in the U.S. will range from $18.50 to $29.50 per hour, depending on location, with the average being over $22 per hour. This move underscores Amazon's commitment to its employees, whom it considers its greatest asset. This announcement comes after Amazon laid off 30k workers.