The e-commerce giant Amazon is increasing its entry-level wages at its German logistics locations starting this fall. The American retail company announced this in a press release. According to this, the online provider will pay its logistics employees an entry-level wage of 15.65 euros gross per hour for positions that do not require prior qualifications, starting in September 2025. This is an increase of 23 percent over the past five years.
From September 2026, all Amazon locations in Germany will also offer entry-level wages of more than 16 euros gross per hour, the company states. Already today, 22 German Amazon locations pay entry-level wages of 16 euros or more, depending on regional market conditions, according to the online retailer. With
the increase planned for September 2025, this number will rise to 52 locations.
40,000 euros gross for full-time employees
When the new wages come into effect in September 2025, full-time logistics employees with two years of service will earn an average annual gross salary of more than 40,000 euros plus benefits, Amazon reports.
This wage increase will benefit employees at 23 large logistics centers, nine sorting centers, and over 60 distribution centers. Amazon has entered into discussions with the respective works councils regarding this proposal, which is to be implemented in September 2025.
"Amazon's success is based on the dedication of our colleagues. They make it possible every day for our customers to rely on our service," says Rocco Bräuniger,
Country Manager Amazon Germany. "That’s why we have been increasing wages for our logistics employees every year since 2014. Today, we are pleased to announce that we will increase entry-level wages to 15.65 euros gross per hour or more starting in September 2025, and all locations will exceed the 16 euros mark in September 2026." Bräuniger adds: "In addition to competitive wages, Amazon offers attractive additional benefits – from financial support for professional development to a free Germany ticket, as well as company pension plans and family bonuses. These investments reflect our commitment to creating jobs where people with diverse backgrounds can build rewarding careers at Amazon as their employer of choice."
According to the company, Amazon offers financial grants
for professional development and collaborates with reputable educational institutions that offer courses leading to state-recognized qualifications. According to Amazon, over 50,000 employees across Europe have participated in accredited training programs to advance their careers since the program's inception in 2014.
Grants for training and further education
Amazon plans to invest more than 25 million euros in professional development across Europe by 2026. The training opportunities include language courses in English and German, technical training for professions in electrical engineering and mechatronics, business services training with specializations in administration and human resources, healthcare training, technological training in IT support, software development and data analysis, as well as training in the areas of transport and logistics, including commercial truck driving licenses for
