Benefits and perks at Amazon
Learn about the 6 benefits and perks Amazon offers its employees.
Employee assistance program (EAP)
We offer an employee assistance program focused on mental health.
Generous vacation
We have a generous PTO policy to help encourage work life balance.
Equity benefits
Every employee gets equity, so you are rewarded for your best work.
Parental leave
We celebrate the growth of all our employees’ families through a variety of benefits. We offer up to 20 weeks of paid leave to birthing mothers and six weeks for parents who adopt.
Employee health
Taking care of our employees’ health and wellness is a priority. That’s why we offer medical, dental, and vision coverage to all our regular full-time employees, regardless of their level, tenure, or position. Amazon Care is a hybrid virtual and in-person health care benefit available for Amazon employees.
Financial success
We help our employees build successful futures for themselves through competitive pay. Our average starting hourly wage is $18 per hour—more than double the federal minimum wage—for full time, part time, and seasonal employees and contractors. In addition to fair pay, employees have opportunities to own Amazon stock and participate in 401(k) plans with company match.