Amazon package handler salary

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Average Amazon package handler salary

$35,822yearly

$15.76 hourly rate

Entry-level Amazon package handler salary

$29,000 yearly

Updated April 5, 2024

How much does Amazon pay package handlers?

The average salary for Amazon package handlers is $35,822 per year. Amazon package handler salaries range between $29,000 to $43,000 per year. Amazon package handlers earn 9% more than the national average salary for package handlers of $32,785.

Location impacts how much a package handler at Amazon can expect to make. Package handlers at Amazon make the most in Seattle, WA, New York, NY, and Denver, CO.

How much does Amazon pay package handlers by location?

Amazon pays package handlers the most in Seattle, WA, New York, NY, and Denver, CO. Additionally, cities like Boston and Portland also report highly competitive salaries for package handlers at Amazon.

Package handler Amazon salary by location

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Seattle, WA	$40,093	$19.28
2	New York, NY	$39,577	$19.03
3	Denver, CO	$39,345	$18.92
4	Boston, MA	$38,913	$18.71
5	Portland, OR	$38,171	$18.35
6	Jersey City, NJ	$37,594	$18.07
7	Sunnyvale, CA	$37,592	$18.07
8	Tempe, AZ	$37,344	$17.95
9	Detroit, MI	$36,953	$17.77
10	Chicago, IL	$36,362	$17.48

Highest-paid Amazon package handlers by job level

Rank	Job title	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
1	Package Handler UPS	$36,194	$17	-
2	Driver/Material Handler	$35,559	$17	-
3	Glass Handler	$35,372	$17	-
4	Sorter	$35,313	$17	-
5	Freight Handler	$35,229	$17	-
6	Package Delivery Driver	$35,171	$17	7
7	Dock Worker	$34,946	$17	-
8	Package Handler-Loader	$34,801	$17	-
9	Cargo Handler	$34,732	$17	-
10	Package Pick Up	$34,422	$17	-

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Package handler salary at Amazon competitors

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
1	Target	$37,715	$18	3
2	eBay	$35,329	$17	-
3	Whole Foods Market	$33,888	$16	-
4	Walmart	$31,424	$15	46
5	Best Buy	$30,125	$14	-
6	Shopbop	$29,366	$14	-