Amazon India Adds 160,000 Seasonal Jobs as AI Salaries Surge

3 Sept 2026, 7:30 am · 9d ago · 1 min read · YourStory

Amazon India has announced the creation of over 160,000 seasonal jobs across 400 cities to manage surge demand during the upcoming festive season. The roles span logistics operations, including picking, packing, shipping, and delivery, with dedicated onboarding for women and persons with disabilities. Meanwhile, data from hiring platform foundit indicates that artificial intelligence professionals in India witnessed a 12% year-on-year salary increase, climbing 23% over the past two years. Bengaluru has emerged as the highest-paying market for senior AI talent, contrasting with flat or declining compensation across conventional IT services roles.