Amazon is planning its biggest-ever hiring plan for Christmas 2026 workers

Amazon to hire 300,000 workers this Christmas, up from 250,000 last yearAverage seasonal wages are $20/hour, up around $1 in a yearMajor healthcare benefit change coming in January 2027Amazon anticipates creating a massive 300,000 jobs for US workers over the 2026 holiday period, spanning both part-time and seasonal roles as well as full-time options.The company already generated around 250,000 roles over Christmas 2025, but a further 50,000 roles are set to be created this year as demand for co