Amazon Raises Starting Pay , to $18 an Hour.<br />According to Reuters, the world's largest online retailer has increased its average starting wage to over $18 an hour...<br />... and will hire another 125,000 warehouse and transportation workers.<br />Dave Bozeman, vice president of Amazon Delivery Services said that in some locations, the company is providing $3,000 signing bonuses.<br />The changes reflect how many employers <br />are still desperate to attract workers.<br />It's a tight labor market, and we've seen some of that as the entire industry is seeing, Dave Bozeman, vice president of Amazon Delivery Services, via Reuters.<br />Competitor Walmart recently touted hourly wages over $16, and Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. said it would raise its minimum wage to $15 in October.<br />Competitor Walmart recently touted hourly wages over $16, and Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. said it would raise its minimum wage to $15 in October.<br />Amazon has also introduced benefits such as paying for college tuition and offering starting wages up to $22.50 in some areas.<br />Amazon has also introduced benefits such as paying for college tuition and offering starting wages up to $22.50 in some areas.<br />Amazon CEO Andy Jassy also said the company plans to hire for over 55,000 tech and corporate jobs worldwide
