Amazon employs about 1.1 million people in the U.S..

Quick Scoop

That’s an estimate from recent workforce breakdowns, and it lines up with reports that Amazon’s total global workforce is around 1.56 million people.

So, roughly 7 in 10 Amazon employees are in the United States.

Context

  • Amazon’s global headcount has been reported at about 1.556 million in late 2024.
  • Recent 2026 reporting says Amazon’s overall workforce is still around 1.5–1.58 million , despite job cuts.
  • A separate state-by-state workforce report puts U.S.-based employment at about 1.1 million.

Note

The exact U.S. number can vary a bit by source and reporting date, because Amazon’s workforce changes often with hiring and layoffs.