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With the $1-per-hour increase across the board for these workers
who do jobs like pack and ship orders, the average pay for these
employees will reach nearly $24 per hour, the company said
Wednesday. The retailer said the average total compensation will
be more than $32 an hour including the value of its benefits
package.
The pay increase is effective starting Sept. 27, the retailer
said.
Amazon also said Wednesday that employees will receive new
benefits such as a 10% discount on eligible fresh groceries and
everyday essentials at Amazon.com and Whole Foods Market online
as well as 20% off at Whole Foods physical stores. The discount
can be combined with existing Prime member discounts, the
retailer said.
The discount will be available to every Amazon employee in the
U.S. starting Oct. 1, the company said.
Amazon also said it's rolling out access to qualified employees
and their families for a membership in First Tech Federal Credit
Union that provides low-cost banking services they can keep for
life. Employees can access accounts with no overdraft or monthly
maintenance. The company said no credit history is required to
open a checking and savings account.
The rollout will start later this year.
In comparison, Walmart last year expanded its 10% employee
discount to include nearly all grocery purchases at its stores
and online. The discount had previously applied to fresh
groceries and general merchandise but didn't include such
groceries as milk, pasta, or meat except during the November and
December holiday shopping period.
At Walmart, the starting pay for hourly store workers is $14,
with U.S. hourly employees making more than $18.50 on average,
according to Walmart. Walmart also noted that the average hourly
starting wage is $16.
For Walmart warehouse and other supply network workers, the
average hourly wage is $27.50 and the average hourly starting
wage is $24.75.
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