Amazon is employing 250,000 workers for full-time, part-time, and seasonal fulfillment center and transportation roles in hundreds of towns and cities around the United States, which is good news for anyone seeking for employment. More than 800,000 new employment have been added by Amazon in the last five years, and the company is now investing $1.3 billion this year. 

The average compensation for these positions is now over $20.50 per hour (a more than 50% rise over five years), with some locations paying as high as $28 per hour. Yearly pay increases for customer fulfillment and transportation employees have increased these salaries to over that amount. 

"The holiday season is always a special time at Amazon, and we're excited to hire 250,000 additional people this year to help serve customers across the country," said John Felton, Amazon's senior vice president of Worldwide Operations. There is a role at Amazon for everyone searching for a quick way to earn additional cash or hoping to take their first step toward a full and successful career. 

accessible to them. A fulfillment or transportation employee who joins us today will experience a 13% salary boost over the following three years—possibly more, considering our annual wage investments—on top of perks like Career Choice's prepaid college tuition and health insurance from day one.