Key takeaways
- Annual salaries for frontline employees will now start at a minimum of £29,744 p/a.
- Pay increase represents a 43% rise since 2022.
- The change comes into effect from 28 September 2025.
Amazon has announced the minimum starting pay for frontline operations employees in the UK will rise by 5.9% to £14.30 and by 5.5% to £15.30 per hour, depending on location.
This change will take effect from 28 September 2025.
Amazon salaries now start at £29,744 for operations roles
The pay increase means annual salaries for Amazon's frontline employees will now start at a minimum of £29,744 and in some locations, £31,824.
This represents a significant investment in Amazon's UK workforce across all full-time, part-time, temporary, and seasonal roles.
Amazon’s minimum starting pay has now risen by 80p per hour in the past year, and by 43% since 2022. The rise will benefit tens of thousands of frontline operations employees across the UK.
"Our UK frontline employees are essential to our success, which is why we're proud to increase our minimum starting wage to £29,744 a year," said John Boumphrey, Amazon UK Country Manager.
"Beyond this competitive wage, we offer industry-leading benefits from day one and meaningful career development opportunities for all our employees. This combination of competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and growth potential makes Amazon an attractive place to work - whether someone is starting their first job, taking on a seasonal role, or looking to build a long-term career."
What benefits does Amazon offer in the UK?
In addition to the pay increase, Amazon offers a comprehensive benefits package worth more than £700 annually, including:
- Private medical insurance
- Life insurance
- Income protection
- Subsidised meals
- Employee discount
- Company pension plan
The company also provides career development through its Career Choice programme, which funds 100% of skills development through nationally recognised courses up to £3,000 per year. This support is available regardless of whether the training leads to career advancement at Amazon or elsewhere, with more than 23,000 employees having participated since the programme launched in the UK in 2014.
Amazon continues to invest in state-of-the-art workplaces with advanced processes and systems designed to ensure the wellbeing and safety of all employees.
People interested in applying for roles at Amazon can visit www.jobsatamazon.co.uk.
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