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Amazon ups minimum hourly starting wage to $20
Summary by Layoffs News Editorial Desk Dani James , as published by HR Dive
· September 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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The e-commerce company increased pay by $1 an hour for full-time employees in core operations and added new grocery discounts.
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