Colorado Springs Holiday Jobs 2026: Amazon's Seasonal Hiring and Where Else to Apply
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO — Holiday hiring season is here, and one of the biggest names in seasonal work is already posting. Amazon says it is hiring more than 300,000 people nationwide for the holidays, and FOX21 News reported that about 1,640 of those jobs are in Colorado Springs. If you want a paycheck before Christmas, now is the time to apply.
Amazon is posting new roles every week through December, seasonal pay averages $20 an hour, and a job fair at the Colorado Springs Event Center on Nov. 10 puts up to 150 more employers in one room.
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| Employer | Amazon |
| Local openings | About 1,640 in Colorado Springs, as reported by FOX21 News |
| Seasonal pay | Average of $20 an hour, per Amazon |
| Full-time pay | Starts at a minimum of $20 an hour, averaging nearly $24 |
| Healthcare | Seasonal workers at 30+ hours a week covered starting Jan. 1, 2027 |
| Posting window | New roles posted weekly, October through December |
| How to apply | amazon.com/localjobs, or text NEWJOB to 31432 for alerts |
Amazon's Holiday Hiring in Colorado Springs
Amazon announced its 2026 holiday hiring push on Oct. 20, covering seasonal, part-time and full-time roles across its U.S. operations network. The company's own holiday jobs announcement doesn't break the total down by city. Local coverage did: FOX21 put Colorado's share at about 6,500 and the Springs' at 1,640.
Treat that local number as a hiring target, not a count of live postings. Amazon says new roles go up weekly through December, so check back often. Most of it is operations work: picking, packing, sorting and loading the packages headed to porches from Briargate to Fountain.
💵 What It Pays and What Comes With It
Amazon says seasonal employees earn an average of $20 an hour. Full-time operations workers start at a minimum of $20, and the company puts average hourly pay for that group at nearly $24, with total compensation above $32 an hour once benefits are counted.
The benefits matter this year too. Seasonal workers who put in at least 30 hours a week get healthcare coverage starting Jan. 1, 2027, with plans starting at $5 a week and $5 copays. Anyone hired on or after Jan. 1 gets access from day one.
Amazon says seasonal workers can move into full-time roles, though it hasn't published how many do. If staying on matters, ask in your first week, not your last.
Where Else to Find Holiday Work This Month
- The Community & Veterans Job Fair, Tuesday, Nov. 10. Pikes Peak Workforce Center and USAA host up to 150 employers from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM at the Colorado Springs Event Center, 3960 Palmer Park Blvd. Named employers include USPS, Walgreens, The Home Depot, Colorado Springs Utilities and UCHealth. It's open to everyone, not just veterans. Register on the Pikes Peak Workforce Center event page, and read our full guide to the fair.
- UPS. UPS said in early October that it plans to bring on about 100,000 seasonal workers nationwide to sort, move and deliver packages. It hasn't released a Colorado Springs number, so watch for local postings rather than counting on a set headcount.
- The Broadmoor. The resort has been holding open interviews on Fridays. Our earlier write-up has details; confirm before you drive up Lake Avenue.
- Free resume help. The Gazette's business calendar lists a free Pikes Peak Workforce Center resume clinic on Tuesdays from 10:00 AM to noon at the Hanifen Employment Center, 14 W. Bijou St. Call 719-866-6445 to confirm before you go.
🔎 Search Holiday Jobs Now
- Amazon jobs in Colorado Springs
- Seasonal jobs
- Warehouse associate jobs
- Package handler jobs
- UPS jobs
- Delivery driver jobs
- Retail associate jobs
- Forklift operator jobs
- Customer service jobs
Colorado Springs Holiday Jobs FAQ
How many seasonal jobs is Amazon hiring in Colorado Springs?
FOX21 News reported about 1,640 in Colorado Springs and about 6,500 statewide. Amazon's own announcement gives only the national total.
How much do Amazon seasonal jobs pay?
Amazon says seasonal employees earn an average of $20 an hour. Full-time operations roles start at a minimum of $20 an hour.
How do I apply?
Amazon points job seekers to amazon.com/localjobs, or you can text NEWJOB to 31432 for local job alerts.
Can a seasonal job turn into a permanent one?
Amazon says seasonal workers have the chance to move into full-time roles, but it hasn't said how many do. Ask your manager early if you want to stay on.
Land a Holiday Paycheck in Colorado Springs
Create your free job seeker account, then explore the Career Center for guides to the region's in-demand fields.
Employers: Staffing up for the holidays? Post your openings on Colorado Springs LocalJobPage and reach local candidates now.
Related Reading
- Colorado Springs Community & Veterans Job Fair Nov. 10: Up to 150 Employers
- The Broadmoor Holds Open Interviews Every Friday in Colorado Springs
- Fall 2026 Colorado Springs Job Fairs & Hiring Events: Your Complete Guide
The trucks will be running up and down Powers until the last box lands. Get your application in now, and you could be working one of those shifts before the holiday lights go up along Tejon Street.
