More than just numbers: How Amazons $1 billion wage and healthcare plan could transform the American workforce

Amazon is set to invest over $1 billion in its workforce, significantly increasing wages and reducing healthcare costs for warehouse and delivery employees. Average hourly pay will rise to over $23, adding approximately $1,600 annually to full-time workers' incomes. Healthcare plans will see substantial reductions, with weekly costs dropping by 34% and co-pays slashed by nearly 90% from 2026.