We Counted More Than 530,000 Openings: Here’s Who’s Hiring for the Holidays

It’s official: The holiday season is here. For workers, that means hundreds of thousands of opportunities for permanent and seasonal positions. 

In 2024, we calculated that more than 530,000 positions will be available at some of the largest retailers. These types of seasonal jobs are a great way to recoup the cost of holiday travel and gift giving. They could even lead to a full-time career. 

So if you’re looking for a seasonal job, all this is good news for you. To attract workers, many companies offer $17 an hour starting wages. 

Here’s a look at who’s hiring for the holidays and how to apply.

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Amazon: 250,000 Full-Time, Part-Time and Seasonal Jobs

With more than 1.5 million employees, Amazon is the second largest corporate workforce in the world. So you know Amazon will be hiring for the holidays.

The company is making waves by hiring 250,000 full-time, part-time and seasonal roles through the end of the year. Amazon will invest $2.2 billion in pay increases for customer fulfillment and transportation employees. The company says the average pay for those roles is now $29 per hour. 

All seasonal employees at Amazon will earn at least $18 per hour with access to health care benefits. The company says seasonal employees who stay at Amazon can see a pay increase on average of 15% over their first three years. 

Apply: Put in an application on Amazon’s careers page.

Target: 100,000 Seasonal Jobs, With Many Staying on Full Time

The retail giant plans to hire 100,000 workers to prepare for this holiday season, with in-store and distribution center roles available.

Target says more than half of the seasonal workers in 2023 were offered opportunities to stay with the company after the holiday season. Seasonal roles in-store include guest advocate, front of store attendant, fulfillment expert, general merchandising expert, food and beverage expert, and style consultants. Target is hiring warehouse operations roles at its supply chain facilities.   

Starting wages range between $15 to $24 per hour.

Apply: You can apply on Target’s seasonal job site.

UPS: 125,000 Full-Time and Part-Time Seasonal Jobs

UPS is looking to bring on 125,000 seasonal workers as well. It’s a mix of full-time and part-time seasonal jobs – mainly as delivery drivers, Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) drivers and package handlers

More good news: UPS makes the hiring process quick and simple. The company says applicants can get a job offer in just 10 minutes, and 75% of its seasonal positions don’t even require an interview. Seasonal driver positions start at $23 per hour – and thanks to a renegotiated contract, longer-tenured full-time drivers can make up to $170,000.

Apply: Visit the UPS seasonal jobs site.

Macy’s: More than 31,500 Full-Time and Part-Time Seasonal Positions

Macy’s Inc. announced in late September that it would be hiring more than 31,500 full-time and part-time seasonal positions across its Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s and Bluemercury stores, supply chain locations, and call centers.

The company didn’t list starting pay on its seasonal job announcement. But according to Indeed, seasonal associates at Macy’s average just less than $17 per hour. 

The online application process takes as little as five minutes, and many offers are made within 48 hours. Macy’s has also scheduled four nationwide in-person hiring events at all its stores and supply chain locations – on Sept. 26, Oct. 24, Nov. 21, and Dec. 4.

Apply: You can look for positions at macysJOBS.com, bloomingdalesJOBS.com and bluemercury.com.

United States Postal Service: 7,500 Seasonal Workers

The United States Postal Service (USPS) is hiring 7,500 seasonal workers this year as part of its “Delivering for America” initiative.

As of the end of 2023, the postal agency says the initiative – designed to stabilize its workforce and improve operating processes – has converted more than 150,000 pre-career workers into career positions since October 2020. Because of that stability, the USPS says they only need 7,500 workers this year – down from 10,00 in 2022.

The USPS says starting pay varies based on the job, but mail carriers make between $20.38 and $22.13 per hour, paid bi-weekly. 

Apply: You can put in an application at USPS.

Dick’s Sporting Goods: 8,000 Seasonal Associates

The sporting goods corporate chain will be hiring 8,000 seasonal associates when hiring for the holidays. Its hiring efforts also include positions at Public Lands, Dick’s House of Sports and Going, Going, Gone! stores across the country.

Dick’s says it is seeking applicants “who are passionate about customer service, believe that sports have the power to change lives, and have a sense of enthusiasm to support, inform, equip and inspire athletes with the leading sports and outdoor brands.”

The company says these teammates will receive competitive pay, optional DailyPay and store discount of 25% — 40% off. According to Indeed, seasonal associates at Dick’s make around $17 per hour. 

Holiday hiring at Dick’s will go on until all positions are filled. 

Apply: Search for a position on Dick’s Sporting Goods job page.

1-800FLOWERS.COM: 8,000 Seasonal and Year-Round Positions

The gourmet food and gifts company, 1-800FLOWERS.COM, plans on adding 8,000 seasonal and year-round positions across its family of brands to meet demand. In addition to 1-800Flowers.com, these brands include Harry & David, PersonalizationMall.com and Cheryl’s Cookies. 

The company says the majority of available roles are in Illinois, Ohio and Oregon. 1-800-FLOWERS.COM is also collaborating with First Step Staffing to give work opportunities to people overcoming poverty and homelessness, while also working with The Fuse Network to develop a training program that gives job opportunities to disabled adults.

According to Indeed, the average salaries for these types of hourly positions range from $15.60 per hour for a material handler, $19.51 for a safety officer and $21.95 for a forklift operator. 

Apply: Find out what positions are available in your area on the career page.

Geodis: 3,700 Seasonal Warehouse Workers

Geodis, a global transport and logistics provider, plans on adding 3,700 workers in the U.S. and Canada ahead of the 2024 holiday season.

The company is mainly focused on hiring material handlers and equipment operators to work across 13 of its campuses, which currently hold 17,000 employees. Part-time and full-time positions are available. 

These positions at Geodis typically pay around $17-$23 per hour, according to Indeed. Geodis says it also offers peak premium pay incentives, peak and referral bonuses, and expedited pay option that allows employees to receive up to 50% of their paycheck before payday. 

Apply: Find jobs at Geodis here. 

Other Notable Large Companies Hiring for the Holidays

Nordstrom hasn’t announced how many seasonal employees it will be hiring, but the company is having National Hiring Day events at locations across the country on Nov. 1. 

Kohl’s announced holiday hiring plans in September but didn’t indicate the total amount of opportunities. Kohl’s said it would be hiring for seasonal roles across its 1,100 stores, as well as fulfillment centers and distribution centers. 

The company’s Chief People Officer, Mari Steinmetz, says, “seasonal associates can immediately take advantage of a flexible schedule, weekly pay and a 15% associate discount for holiday shopping.” She adds that Kohl’s makes offers for many seasonal employees to stay with the company. 

For the second straight year, FedEx has made no announcement regarding seasonal positions. The company currently has nearly 6,000 seasonal positions listed on its jobs page.

Last, there is one notable company missing from this list – that would be Walmart, the largest employer in the world. Walmart’s approach the last two years has been to hire throughout the year and increase hours for current team members in preparation for the holiday season. 

We’ll keep you posted on new announcements from these and other companies hiring for the holidays. 

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Robert Bruce is a former senior writer for The Penny Hoarder.