Amazon is upping its minimum hourly wage for operations workers — and offering employees a new Whole Foods discount
Amazon boosts minimum wage to $20 for core workers, introduces 20% Whole Foods discount, enhancing staff benefits and grocery affordability.
Amazon is increasing its minimum hourly wage for core operations workers to $20 per hour and providing employees with new grocery discounts at Whole Foods stores, according to the company's announcement. This wage increase applies to full-time employees, many of whom work in Amazon's warehouses. The average hourly wage at Amazon is now approximately $24.
In addition to the wage boost, Amazon is offering all US workers a 20% discount on purchases at Whole Foods, including groceries and the hot bar and salad bar. Furthermore, employees will receive a 10% discount on eligible fresh groceries and essential items ordered on Amazon.com. These new benefits, including a 20% discount at Whole Foods and a membership in First Tech Federal Credit Union, take effect on October 1.
The company's decision to enhance employee benefits comes as Amazon continues to expand its grocery delivery network and compete with other grocery chains. Amazon acquired Whole Foods in 2017 and has since expanded its same-day delivery of fresh groceries to various cities in the US.
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