Amazon

Amazon is an online retailer. They sell a wide range of products and offer streaming services.

amazon.com

Rating based on 1,527 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz

About jobs at Amazon

Pay

    Good
  • Most people get paid breaks

    Do workers at Amazon get paid breaks?

    Yes. Most people get paid break.

    How we know this

    72% of people say they get paid breaks.

    Based on data from 1,239 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 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
  • Most people don’t get paid sick leave

    Does Amazon give paid sick leave?

    No. Most people don’t get paid leave when they’re sick.

    How we know this

    69% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.

    Based on data from 1,329 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 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.

  • Good
  • 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

    85% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.

    Based on data from 1,395 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 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

    Needs improving
  • 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

    • 58% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
    • 14% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
    • 6% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
    • 22% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

    Based on data from 673 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 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.

  • Good
  • 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

    73% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.

    Based on data from 1,393 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 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.

  • Okay
  • 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

    51% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.

    Based on data from 1,142 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 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.

  • Okay
  • 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

    46% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.

    Based on data from 1,015 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 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.

  • Good
  • 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

    76% of people report it’s easy to get time off.

    Based on data from 1,280 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 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.

  • Good
  • 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

    91% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.

    Based on data from 1,464 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 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.

  • Good
  • Most people find it easy to take sick leave

    How easy is it to take sick leave at Amazon?

    Most people find it easy to take sick leave.

    How we know this

    76% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.

    Based on data from 1,396 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 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.

  • Good
  • 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

    73% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.

    Based on data from 224 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.

  • Okay
  • 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

    44% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.

    Based on data from 299 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 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.

Benefits

    Okay
  • Only some part-time workers get health insurance

    Do part-time workers at Amazon get health insurance?

    Some people who work part-time get health insurance.

    How we know this

    42% of people who work fewer than 30 hours a week say they don't get health insurance.

    Based on data from 130 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    Everyone needs medical care sometimes, but it costs a lot.

    We believe all workers should get health insurance, no matter how many hours they work or what kind of job they have.

Workplace

    Good
  • 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

    78% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.

    Based on data from 1,350 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 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.

  • Good
  • 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

    83% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.

    Based on data from 1,336 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 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.

  • Okay
  • Some people are stressed out

    Is it stressful to work at Amazon?

    Some people feel stressed out here.

    How we know this

    66% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.

    Based on data from 1,424 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 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.

  • Okay
  • Only some people enjoy their job

    Do people at Amazon enjoy their jobs?

    Only some people enjoy their job.

    How we know this

    41% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.

    Based on data from 1,166 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.

  • Okay
  • 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

    50% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.

    Based on data from 1,515 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 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.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get enough training

    Do people get enough training when they start at Amazon?

    Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.

    How we know this

    41% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.

    Based on data from 1,431 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 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.

  • Okay
  • 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, 48% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.

    Based on data from 1,372 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 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.

  • Needs improving
  • 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

    80% 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 1,336 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    In a good job, the people running the organisation 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 organisation has many different sites.

  • Okay
  • 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 1,364 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 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 joint 20th to work for out of retailers.

  1. 20= Pandora
    7.1
  2. 20= Amazon
    7.1
  3. 20= Under Armour
    7.1

Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 20 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of 10 February 2025.

Amazon job reviews

  • Best thing

    Benefits, pay, simplicity of asking for time off or using time off for vacation, sick, personal. As long as you have enough time to cover you can come in late or leave early. As well as the amount of time we are able to accumulate such as up to 180 hours vacation, 48 Personal a year and 2 hours per every 40 worked for unpaid time off

    Worst thing

    The management how they run the business and how they treat the staff at times

    7.7

    Amazon Parcel Sorters, January 2025

  • Best thing

    the pay

    Worst thing

    how they work you, especially during peak season. i have 5 days off in december and i work 10 hour shifts. they don’t listen to complaints, cross training is awful and they will move you multiple times from department to department in a single shift. or you get trained for something and never actually get to work in the department you trained in. it’s pretty dirty around the facility. like gnats and stuff around damaged items. and certain departments have some kind of weird superiority complex and don’t wanna let you do your job 🤩

    6.7

    Amazon Associate, November 2024

Handy to know

How are people paid?

By the hour 92% of people report they get paid by the hour.

Based on 1,518 Amazon employees

How much notice do people get of their shifts?

58%
14%
6%
22%
58% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time. 14% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time. 6% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time. 22% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on 673 Amazon employees