Amazon is set to hire about 1,000 seasonal workers in the Spokane area to handle the busy holiday season, part of a larger national hiring effort.
Nationwide Holiday Hiring Plan
Amazon will create 250,000 seasonal, full-time, and part-time positions across the U.S. for the 2024-2025 holiday season.[1][2]
Seasonal workers earn over $19 per hour on average.
Regular full- and part-time employees earn around $23 per hour with benefits.[2][3]
Seasonal roles often serve as entry points for long-term careers at Amazon, with employees typically receiving an average 15-18% pay increase within three years.[1][2]
Spokane Facilities and Employment
Amazon operates two major fulfillment centers near Spokane:
West Plains Fulfillment Center (GEG1) near Spokane International Airport.
Spokane Valley Fulfillment Center, a 1.3 million-square-foot facility opened in 2021.
Together, these centers employ roughly 5,000 full- and part-time workers.
The seasonal hiring adds to these totals, focused on roles like picking, packing, shipping, and other warehouse jobs, open to diverse experience levels.
Pay, Benefits, and Investments
Amazon recently increased its base hourly wage by $1.50, pushing the average base pay above $22 for hourly U.S. workers, with seasonal workers guaranteed at least $18 hourly.[1]
The company is investing more than $1 billion nationwide to raise pay and lower healthcare costs for fulfillment and transportation staff.[2]
Average total compensation, including benefits, now exceeds $30 per hour.
Seasonal employees can access health-care benefits from their first day in full-time roles and may pursue education assistance through programs like Career Choice.[2]
Impact on Local Economy and Sellers
Amazon has invested approximately $350 billion in Washington state facilities and workforce over the past 15 years.
Across the country, facility investment exceeds $1.5 trillion.
In 2024, Amazon sold over 406 million items from independent Washington sellers, bolstering the local economy.
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