Amazon to Standardize Pay and Perks for Whole Foods Corporate Employees

Amazon.com announced Wednesday that it will align pay structures and employee benefits for its U.S. corporate staff at Whole Foods Market with those offered across Amazon’s broader corporate workforce. The changes are expected to be fully implemented by December 2026, while Whole Foods corporate employees will continue to receive in-store discounts until then.

In addition to standard benefits, employees will gain access to a 10% discount on Amazon merchandise and entry to Amazon’s online portal, which offers deals on phone plans, insurance, travel, and entertainment services. “Whole Foods Market corporate employees will move to the same programs and offerings as the rest of Amazon corporate employees, creating one consistent experience across teams,” said spokesperson Lauren Snyder.

The initiative aims to improve integration and collaboration across Amazon’s grocery operations, including Whole Foods, Amazon Fresh stores, and Amazon Go cashierless convenience stores. Employees will have about a month to review updates to their titles, salaries, and benefits.

Amazon has been ramping up its grocery business in the U.S., expanding fast-delivery options through Prime and adding new cities to compete with traditional supermarkets like Walmart and Kroger, as well as delivery services such as Instacart. The company has pledged more than $4 billion to expand its delivery network by 2026, targeting small towns and rural areas.

Since acquiring Whole Foods for $13.7 billion in 2017, Amazon has lowered prices on many items and integrated grocery offerings into its Prime subscription, while maintaining the chain’s focus on organic and premium foods.

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