Amazon hiring more than 6,000 workers in Greater Houston for holiday season – USFTB

HOUSTON – Amazon is hiring more than 6,000 workers across the Greater Houston area for the holiday season as the company expands its workforce to meet increased demand.

The company announced plans to hire more than 300,000 seasonal, part-time and full-time employees across its U.S. operations network, including 26,500 positions in Texas.

Amazon said it will continue posting new job opportunities weekly from October through December. Many seasonal employees will have the opportunity to transition into full-time positions.

Amazon expands health care benefits for seasonal workers

Starting Jan. 1, 2027, seasonal employees who work at least 30 hours per week will become eligible for health care coverage, a benefit already available to Amazon’s regular full-time employees.

Employees hired on or after Jan. 1 will have access to the coverage starting on their first day. Seasonal workers already in qualifying roles will become eligible on the same date.

Amazon said health care plan options start at $5 per week, with $5 copays.

How much do Amazon holiday jobs pay?

Amazon said full-time operations employees start at a minimum of $20 per hour, with average hourly pay reaching nearly $24.

When benefits are included, average total compensation for full-time employees exceeds $32 per hour.

Seasonal employees earn an average of $20 per hour and may have opportunities to move into full-time roles.

How to apply for Amazon jobs in Houston

People interested in seasonal, part-time or full-time opportunities can find openings and apply through Amazon’s official hiring website.

Applicants can visit Amazon’s jobs website to search available positions and explore opportunities in the Houston area.

Amazon said additional openings will be posted weekly through December.