Amazon raises starting pay to $20 an hour and adds Whole Foods discount

The Guardian World Wednesday 16 September 2026, 17:43 UTC By Michael Sainato 1 min read

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Wage increase brings Amazon’s US minimum pay in line with Costco and includes new grocery discount benefitAmazon has raised its minimum wage in the US to $20 an hour, with average pay at the company reaching $24 an hour, according to the company. The pay increase represents a $1 increase from its starting level.

Wage increase brings Amazon’s US minimum pay in line with Costco and includes new grocery discount benefit

Amazon has raised its minimum wage in the US to $20 an hour, with average pay at the company reaching $24 an hour, according to the company.

The pay increase represents a $1 increase from its starting level.

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