Amazon is raising wages for fulfillment center and transportation employees to more than $22 per hour, plus health benefits.
The e-commerce giant made the change effective Wednesday morning. It comes as part of a $2.2 billion investment across all U.S. locations.According to Amazon Worldwide Operations VP Udit Madan, hourly wages are being raised by $1.50, to an average base hourly wage of $22 per hour. Madan says that, including the value of elected benefits, this goes up to $29 per hour.Those benefits include day-one healthcare, dental, 401 with company match, pre-paid college tuition, and even free Amazon Prime.
"Amazon leaders say they revisit their hourly wages and benefits every year.
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