Amazon jobs in fulfillment centers, sortation centers and delivery stations are some of the most searched hourly jobs in the U.S. in 2026. Amazon says it has more than 1 million employees across the country, out of about 1,576,000 worldwide at the end of 2025. Almost all of its hourly hiring runs through a single official site, hiring.amazon.com.
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On September 16, 2026, Amazon raised minimum starting pay for U.S. full-time core operations roles to $20 an hour, with average pay reaching nearly $24 an hour. The company notes that many of these roles require no prior experience. Hiring covers warehouse associates, Amazon Air, customer service and Amazon retail stores.
Amazon posts openings and accepts applications on its own hiring website, where you can search by ZIP code and pick a shift. Use the button below to see Amazon jobs near you and apply on the official site.
Why people choose to work at Amazon
Flexibility is the main draw. Amazon’s hiring site highlights a choice of shifts and Anytime Pay, which lets employees access part of their pay right after a shift, and its 2025 holiday announcement mentioned part-time roles from as few as 20 hours a week.
Amazon also pays for education. Its Career Choice program prepays tuition at more than 475 education partners, and Amazon said in September 2025 that more than 425,000 U.S. employees had joined its skills training programs since 2019.
Amazon warehouse jobs and other common roles
The hiring site splits warehouse work by facility type. Each building handles packages at a different stage, so the pace and the lifting vary from one to the next.
| Role | Facility | Main tasks |
|---|---|---|
| Fulfillment Center Associate | Fulfillment centers | Getting customer orders ready and loading them into trucks |
| Sortation Center Associate | Sortation centers | Receiving, sorting and loading packages for their next stop |
| Delivery Station Associate | Delivery stations | Receiving, moving and loading packages for drivers |
| Grocery Warehouse Associate | Grocery warehouses | Preparing online grocery orders |
| XL Warehouse Associate | XL warehouses | Handling orders with items over 50 pounds |
| Amazon Air Associate | Airport warehouses | Sorting and loading air cargo |
Listings labeled DSP Delivery Driver are with Amazon’s Delivery Service Partners, which are separate companies that employ their own drivers. Amazon Flex is a different program for independent delivery partners.
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What Amazon looks for in applicants
Amazon does not ask for a resume for hourly warehouse roles. Its hiring process page says the online application asks for some information about you and your preferred shift, and it usually takes about 20 minutes.
Before Day 1 you must show proof of identity and employment eligibility. The job offer is contingent on a background check and drug test, and each posting lists the physical and schedule requirements for that building.
How to apply for Amazon jobs step by step
- Go to hiring.amazon.com and search by ZIP code or role type.
- Choose a role and a shift, then complete the online application.
- Take the work assessment if your location uses one.
- Book and attend the in-person pre-hire appointment with your identity documents.
- Log in to your Amazon Jobs account to check the contingent offer, background check and drug test status.
- Accept the offer, order safety shoes with Amazon’s credit of up to $110 and set up the A to Z app.
Check your welcome email for your Day 1 location, because orientation can take place in a different building from your assigned warehouse. Amazon also points out that the pre-hire appointment is part of the application and is not paid.
Amazon hiring process and interview
For most warehouse roles there is no traditional interview. Amazon’s hiring site says many hourly roles need no resume or interview and that some applicants get a job offer the same day, although the steps vary by role and location.
| Stage | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Job application | About 20 minutes; personal details and preferred shift |
| Work assessment | Used for some roles and locations |
| Pre-hire appointment | In person; bring identity and work eligibility documents |
| Contingent offer | Background check and drug test results appear in your account |
| Day 1 | Onboarding and safety training at the site named in your welcome email |
Customer service and retail jobs at Amazon follow a separate process. The hiring site has its own guide for those roles.
Amazon benefits for hourly employees
Amazon’s September 2026 announcement lists health care from as little as $5 a week with $5 copays, a free Prime membership for eligible employees and prepaid education programs. Its September 2025 update adds that regular full-time employees get health care from Day 1 and that there is a company 401(k) match.
- From October 1, 2026: 10% off eligible groceries and essentials on Amazon.com and Whole Foods Market online
- 20% off in-store purchases at Whole Foods Market
- Career Choice prepaid tuition for eligible employees
- Paid time off, holiday overtime and employee discounts on many roles
Amazon pay in 2026
| Pay figure | Amount | Source and date |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum starting pay, full-time core operations | $20 an hour | Amazon, September 16, 2026 |
| Average hourly pay, core operations | Nearly $24 an hour | Amazon, September 16, 2026 |
| Average total compensation with benefits | More than $32 an hour | Amazon, September 16, 2026 |
| Average seasonal pay, 2025 holidays | Over $19 an hour | Amazon, October 13, 2025 |
Amazon says pay rises during an employee’s first three years through an annual step plan. Rates differ by location, shift and role, so compare a few nearby buildings before you choose.
Where Amazon is hiring
Amazon’s operations reach small towns as well as big metros. In its 2025 economic impact report, published February 24, 2026, Amazon says two in five operations jobs were created in towns with fewer than 50,000 people.
The same report describes a $4 billion rural delivery push aiming for more than 200 delivery stations by the end of 2026. Recent project locations it names include Ohio, Texas, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, New York, Nevada and California.
Seasonal hiring peaks in the fall. In October 2025 Amazon said it planned to hire 250,000 people for full-time, part-time and seasonal roles across its U.S. fulfillment and transportation network, with roles posted weekly from October through December.
Tips for the Amazon application and Day 1
Choose shifts you can keep week after week, since a schedule you cannot hold is hard to fix later. If you have experience with forklifts or other powered equipment, look for XL Warehouse Equipment Operator postings.
Bring the right original documents to the pre-hire appointment. On Day 1, Amazon asks for closed-toe shoes, no jackets or hoodies with drawstrings, no long necklaces or hoop earrings, and long hair tied up and back.
Common mistakes with Amazon applications
Missing the pre-hire appointment or bringing the wrong ID is one of the easiest ways to stall an application. Review the pre-hire checklist in your account before you go.
Some applicants also mix up Amazon warehouse roles with DSP driver jobs posted by other companies. Apply through hiring.amazon.com so the application lands in your own Amazon Jobs account.
How to spot fake Amazon job offers
Amazon’s hourly hiring runs through hiring.amazon.com and your Amazon Jobs account, and the in-person step before Day 1 is the pre-hire appointment. An offer that arrives out of the blue by text or social media, with no application in your account, is a red flag.
Never pay to apply, to reserve a shift or to buy a starter kit. Amazon gives new hires a credit for safety shoes, so anyone asking you to buy equipment upfront is not following Amazon’s process.
Amazon jobs: frequently asked questions
Do Amazon warehouse jobs require experience?
Amazon says many of its U.S. full-time core operations roles require no prior experience. Each posting still lists the physical and schedule requirements.
How much do Amazon jobs pay in 2026?
Since September 2026, minimum starting pay for full-time core operations roles is $20 an hour and average pay is nearly $24 an hour. Rates vary by location and role.
Is there an interview for Amazon warehouse jobs?
Amazon’s hiring site says many hourly roles need no interview or resume. Customer service and retail roles follow their own process.
What should I bring to the Amazon pre-hire appointment?
Bring the proof of identity and employment eligibility listed in your pre-hire checklist. The appointment is in person and is not paid.
Does Amazon hire seasonal workers?
Yes, it does. For the 2025 holidays Amazon announced 250,000 full-time, part-time and seasonal roles in its U.S. network, with seasonal pay averaging over $19 an hour.
Are DSP delivery drivers Amazon employees?
DSP drivers work for Delivery Service Partners, which are separate companies. Check the employer named on a listing before you apply.
Sources
- Amazon hiring site for hourly U.S. jobs
- Amazon: hiring process for hourly roles
- Amazon: minimum starting pay raised to $20 an hour (September 16, 2026)
- Amazon: 250,000 jobs for the 2025 holiday season (October 13, 2025)
- Amazon: 2025 U.S. economic impact report (February 24, 2026)
- Amazon.com, Inc. Form 10-K for 2025
