Benefits and perks at Amazon
Learn about the 14 benefits and perks Amazon offers its employees.
Disability Insurance
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Financial Counseling
Access to financial counseling and estate planning services.
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Some employees own Amazon stock through Restricted Stock Units.
Pet-Friendly Workplace
Known for being a dog-friendly workplace at select corporate sites.
Employee Discount
On amazon.com, get a 10% discount on qualified purchases to save up to $100 per calendar year.
Flexible working hours
Strive to offer multiple types of contracts and working hours that allow you to organise work around your life.
Paid time off
We all need regular time off. Amazon offers paid time off for a number of reasons, including vacation and personal time.
Adoption Assistance
Adoption assistance for qualified domestic and international adoption expenses, including attorney fees, court costs, and travel.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Provides confidential 24/7 support, resources and referrals for every aspect of work and personal life, including mental health support at no cost.
Learning and development budget
Access to education and skills training programs, including pre-paid college tuition for front-line employees through Amazon's Upskilling 2025 pledge.
Life Insurance
Company-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance. You can enroll in additional coverage for you and your dependents. Life insurance is 2x base salary up to $500K payment max.
Maternity and parental leave
We offer a range of fully paid maternity and parental leave options for parents before and after the birth or adoption of a child. This includes up to 20 weeks for birthing mothers and six weeks for adoptive parents. Our Leave Share option and a flexible Ramp Back program are also available. Parental options require at least one year of continuous service.
401(k) plan
Our plan lets you defer compensation for your long-term savings and includes a company match. The plan offers a variety of investment options to help you reach your goals. You can contribute up to 90% of your salary on a pre-tax basis, a Roth 401(k) after-tax basis, or both up to the annual IRS limit. Amazon offers a 50% match on the first 4% of base salary, vesting after 3 years.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Amazon offers medical, dental, and vision coverage to all regular full-time employees, regardless of their level, tenure, or position. You can choose from several plans, including a health savings account (with employee and employer contributions), and multiple network providers. Certain plans offer additional, personalized support for cancer, diabetes, physical therapy, fertility treatment and family-building services.
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