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amazon.comRating based on 5,566 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz
About jobs at Amazon
Pay
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Most people get paid breaks
Do workers at Amazon get paid breaks?
Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
How we know this
71% of people say they get paid breaks.Based on data from 704 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and December 2025.
Why this matters
Good jobs pay you for your break time.
You should get paid for all the time you’re at work, even when you’re on break.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick
Does Amazon pay people when they’re sick?
No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick.
How we know this
76% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 680 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and December 2025.
Why this matters
Most US companies don’t have to pay you when you’re sick - only some states require it.
But we believe a good job should pay you when you can’t work because you’re sick. Everyone gets sick sometimes.
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Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
Do workers at Amazon do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
83% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 184 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and December 2025.
Why this matters
You should be paid for all the work you do.
A good job pays you for every minute you spend working for your employer.
Hours and flexibility
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Needs improving
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Less than 4 weeks notice of work schedule
How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?
Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
How we know this
- 71% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
- 10% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
- 4% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
- 15% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.
Based on data from 157 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and December 2025.
Why this matters
We believe your workplace should tell you your schedule at least 4 weeks ahead of time.
You need to know when you’ll be working so you can plan your life and know how much money you’ll earn.
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do workers at Amazon worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
69% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 210 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and December 2025.
Why this matters
A good employer should give you the hours you need each week.
You shouldn’t have to struggle or beg for work time.
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Only some people can choose their shifts
Do Amazon workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
How we know this
58% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.Based on data from 137 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and December 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for Amazon workers to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
38% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 167 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and December 2025.
Why this matters
A good job works with your personal life.
It should be easy to change your schedule when you need to - both for emergencies and when you’re planning ahead.
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Easy to get time off
How easy is it to get time off at Amazon?
Most people find it easy to get time off.
How we know this
78% of people report it’s easy to get time off.Based on data from 657 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and December 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you use your vacation time when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a hassle to arrange.
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Schedules don’t get changed at the last minute
Do Amazon managers change schedules at the last minute?
Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
How we know this
83% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.Based on data from 191 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and December 2025.
Why this matters
If your bosses keep changing your schedule at the last minute, that shows they aren’t planning well.
Good jobs don’t switch your hours around without warning.
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Most people find it easy to take sick days
How easy is it to take sick days at Amazon?
Most people find it easy to take sick days.
How we know this
82% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 709 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and December 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes.
You should be able to stay home when you need to get better.
A good job should make it easy to take sick time and have clear steps for letting them know you’re sick.
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Most students say it’s good
Is a Amazon job good for students?
Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
How we know this
80% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.Based on data from 124 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and December 2025.
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Only some parents say it’s good
Is working at Amazon good if you’re a parent or caregiver?
Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
How we know this
35% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.Based on data from 178 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and December 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should understand when you need to take care of your kids or help sick family members. Your work should respect your family needs.
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Sick days use up paid time off
At Amazon, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?
Sick days and vacation days are used from the same paid time off.
How we know this
73% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.Based on data from 649 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and December 2025.
Why this matters
Getting sick isn’t a vacation.
You shouldn’t have to lose your time off just because you got sick or had a medical emergency.
A good job gives you separate sick days so you can rest and get better without losing your paid time off allowance.
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Only some part-timers can get health insurance
Are part-time workers able to get health insurance from Amazon?
Only some people who work part-time can get health insurance.
How we know this
42% of people who work fewer than 30 hours a week say they can’t get health insuranceBased on data from 153 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2025.
Why this matters
A good employer offers health insurance to all their workers, no matter how many hours they work or what kind of job they have.
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Most part-timers get paid time off
Do part-time workers get paid time off at Amazon?
Most people who work part-time get paid time off.
How we know this
89% of people who work part-time say they get paid time offBased on data from 221 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and December 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid time off, no matter if they work full-time or part-time.
At a good job, you deserve all the same benefits, even if you work fewer hours.
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Most people say they can afford the health insurance
Is the health insurance from Amazon cheap enough for their workers?
Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
How we know this
93% of people say the health insurance costs are okayBased on data from 526 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and December 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone needs medical care sometimes, but it costs a lot.
A good job should offer health insurance that workers can actually afford.
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Most people get paid time off
Do people get paid time off at Amazon?
Most people get paid time off work.
How we know this
96% of people say they get paid time off.Based on data from 798 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and December 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone needs time to rest and take care of life outside of work.
A good employer offers paid time off so their workers can choose when to have a break or go to appointments without worrying about losing pay.
Workplace
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at Amazon feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
81% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 684 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and December 2025.
Why this matters
Your boss should treat you with respect.
No one at work should bully you or treat you unfairly.
If you have a problem, you should be able to talk to someone else who can help.
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Most people get breaks without interruption
Do people at Amazon get to take their breaks without interruption?
Most people get breaks without interruption.
How we know this
86% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.Based on data from 741 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and December 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. You should be able to do what you want to and not get pulled off it early.
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Some people are stressed out
Is it stressful to work at Amazon?
Some people feel stressed out here.
How we know this
62% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.Based on data from 750 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and December 2025.
Why this matters
Work can be hard sometimes, but you shouldn’t feel stressed all the time.
Your boss should make sure there are enough people and resources to get the work done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Only some people enjoy their job
Do people at Amazon enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
How we know this
37% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 615 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and December 2025.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at Amazon recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
48% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 814 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and December 2025.
Why this matters
The people you work with every day are important. They can make the difference between a bad day and a good one.
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Most people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Amazon?
Most people got enough training when they started.
How we know this
70% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 760 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and December 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should train you well from your first day, not just throw you into the deep end.
Nobody can do their job well without proper training at the start.
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Only some people get support to advance
Do people get support to advance at Amazon?
Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
How we know this
In the last year, 44% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.Based on data from 709 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and December 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you grow, if you want to.
This could mean getting better at your current job, learning new things, becoming a team leader, or taking on more duties.
This helps you build skills and earn more money.
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Headquarters doesn't understand what's happening
Do people think Amazon’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
75% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 710 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and December 2025.
Why this matters
In a good job, the people running the organization should support the workers who do the hands-on work.
To do this well, they need to know what’s really happening at each location.
This is extra important when an organization has many different sites.
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Only some people feel well informed by headquarters
Do workers feel well informed about how Amazon is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
52% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 710 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and December 2025.
Why this matters
A good employer shares news with all its workers.
You should know how your employer is doing - both the good news and the problems.
Managers should keep you updated about what’s happening.
How Amazon ranks
Amazon ranks 3rd to work for out of national retailers.
- 2 Home Depot
- 3 Amazon
- 4 Lowe's
Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 5 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of December 16, 2025.
Pay ranges at Amazon
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$19.25-25.25 per hour
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$20.00-26.03 per hour
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$20.00-29.40 per hour
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$17.00-24.08 per hour
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$20.20-28.60 per hour
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$23.00-41.00 per hour
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$20.80-30.08 per hour
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$19.11-23.87 per hour
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$19.88-25.25 per hour
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$28.20-40.92 per hour
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$69.8k-100.6k per year
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$21.08-28.83 per hour
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$19.50-22.60 per hour
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$58.0k-113.5k per year
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$18.30-32.60 per hour
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$79.0k-110.2k per year
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$17.69-24.50 per hour
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$20.12-23.55 per hour
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$70.0k-137.4k per year
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$15.00-22.93 per hour
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$19.45-24.50 per hour
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$18.50-23.33 per hour
Amazon job reviews
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Best thing
Strong safety culture at Amazon tends to limit injuries. 4 day per week scheduling. Ability to take time off is generally unrestricted.
Worst thing
Accommodations and leave servicing prove Amazon's safety culture is about limiting liability, not actually being safe. Overambitious safety culture enforces requirements that may not be reasonable or applicable to certain roles, or provide any safety benefits in those roles. Corporate decision making limits ability to actually speak to anyone who can actually help if you need it. Flexible time off capped per year to about 5 days per calendar year. Time off doesn't accrue fast enough to cover actual needs.
Load planner at Amazon, June 2025
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Best thing
I guess if I had to put something here is that, if you choose Flex (recommended) you can make your own schedule around your time.
Worst thing
So much favoritism, some supervisors/ PG's are scared of confrontation that they let a majority of people get away with doing nothing, but to those who work add more workload. Sometimes the PG's go to the higher ups about a problem, and the higher up side with the employees and sit doesn't get done. They expect you to go to break, come back to the meeting adding an additional 15min to work stopage and come at you asking why is there such a big gap on your time. They know who does cherry picking which is why there numbers are high, and the others who actually get from the line the numbers are low and ask why?
Employee at Amazon, June 2025
Jobs by location
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Handy to know
How are people paid?
Based on 814 Amazon employees
How much notice do people get of their shifts?
Based on 157 Amazon employees