Amazon invests over $1 billion to increase wages and reduce healthcare costs.

Amazon is investing over $1 billion to raise wages and lower healthcare costs for its fulfillment and transportation employees in the United States. Amazon stated that the average hourly wage will increase to over $23, and when factoring in the value of benefits packages, the hourly wage will exceed $30. Starting in 2026, the medical insurance premiums for all employees will decrease from over $7 per week to $5, and the copay for doctor visits will decrease from $40 to $5.