Amazon pays its workers weekly, including Flex drivers, warehouse employees, and seasonal or temporary staff. But Amazon sellers are not paid weekly. Amazon Sellers follow a biweekly payout cycle with a standard 14-day payment schedule.
This blog covers what roles at Amazon are paid weekly, and more explanation about the biweekly payout cycle that is followed for Amazon sellers.
Let’s understand how Amazon’s payment system works for both employees and sellers, so you know when to expect your earnings.
Who Gets Paid Weekly At Amazon In 2025?
Most Amazon Employees receive weekly pay, especially those working in delivery and warehouse operations.
1. Flex Drivers
Amazon Flex drivers are paid weekly through direct deposit, usually on Tuesdays or Fridays. This depends on where they’re working. The exact weekday can vary by region, but all Flex drivers receive one payment per week.
In some areas, Amazon also offers an “Instant Pay” option. This lets Flex drivers who have an Amazon Flex Debit Card cash out their earnings right away, instead of waiting for the regular deposit. This service has no extra fees.
Your weekly payment includes the base delivery rate and any customer tips. Tips are added to your total and paid out with your weekly paycheck.
2. Warehouse & Fulfillment Center Workers
Most of the full-time and seasonal warehouse employees get paid every Friday. This is a standard schedule across most of Amazon’s fulfillment centers in the U.S.
Along with your base hourly pay, your weekly check will also include any extra compensation like overtime and shift differentials. Additional pay is added for any night and weekend shifts in your weekly paychecks
Your role or location can sometimes change the variations, but the norm for warehouse workers is always weekly payments.
3. Temporary & Seasonal Employees
On times like Prime Day sales or the holiday season, Amazon hires many temporary or seasonal workers to meet the high demand, and they are paid weekly, too.
These paychecks can include special bonuses or surge pay offered during busy periods. Through the weekly pay schedule, Amazon can quickly onboard or even retain short-term staff in times when they are needed the most.
How Often Will Amazon Pay You As A Seller In 2025?
If you’re an Amazon seller, your payment schedule will look quite different. Amazon uses a 14-day payout cycle.
1. Average Amazon Seller Payment Cycle
Amazon Sellers are paid every 14 days. However, there’s a compulsory hold of 7 days after a product is delivered before that payment becomes available.
This is the correct flow of it:
1. A customer places an order
2. You ship the item
3. The customer receives it
4. A 7-day holding period starts
5. The funds are included in your next biweekly payout
6. Money is deposited into your bank account
Depending on when the sale was made and paid for in the payout cycle, the waiting period between that sale and the money received in your account can stretch from 14 to 21 days.
2. Where Can I Find My Amazon Payment Schedule?
You can see your Amazon payment schedule anytime by logging into your Seller Central account and checking the “payment reports” section. Your next payout date and any pending payments can be found in this dashboard.
It also lists your full payment history and shows any delays or holds that might affect you when you get paid.
3. Express Payout For Daily Payments
Amazon has a feature called Express Payout, currently available to U.S. sellers, that lets you receive daily deposits through your Amazon Balance and Plaid integration.
To enable it:
- Log in to Seller Central and open Account Info
- Turn on Amazon Balance in your payment settings
- Connect your bank account using Plaid
- Complete the required identity verification
- Start requesting payouts from your balance daily
With Express Payout, you can get access to your earnings within 24 hours of your request, a great option if you need quicker cash flow.
Although if you’re new, here is a Reddit post that might interest you about express payouts:
How To Get Paid Faster On Amazon? (Sellers Only)
If you’re a seller looking to speed up payments, there are two main ways to do it.
1. Use Express Payout
The fastest method is to activate Express Payout. Once you’ve enabled Amazon Balance and connected your bank account, you can start requesting daily payouts instead of waiting two weeks.
As long as you have the money in your available funds, you can request a payout at any time. It generally takes about 24 hours for the money to hit your bank account.
2. Maintain Account Health
How healthy your seller account is can directly impact your payment timing. If your account has issues — like policy violations or poor performance — Amazon may delay your payments.
Here are some tips to stay in good standing:
- Ship orders on time and always provide tracking
- Answer customer messages within 24 hours
- Keep returns below 10% by setting clear expectations
- Regularly check your performance metrics in Seller Central
- Address complaints quickly and professionally
Most payment delays happen because of high return rates, late shipping, or poor customer support. Keeping your metrics in check ensures smoother, timely payments.
What Are The Amazon Policy Changes For 2025? (Sellers Only)
Amazon rolled out some updates to its seller payment policies for 2025. All sellers must now verify their bank accounts using Plaid, adding another layer of payment security.
New sellers are also subject to a 30-day hold on their first payouts. This gives Amazon time to confirm account legitimacy and reduce fraud.
On the bright side, Express Payout is now easier to set up and is being offered to more established sellers. The process is quicker, and access is more widely available.
How Much Does An Average Amazon Employee Make Per Month?
The pay of an Amazon employee can vary depending on the location and role in the company.
Amazon Flex drivers earn around $18–$25 every hour, which usually amounts to $2,000–$3,500 per month, depending on how many hours they work.
Amazon Warehouse employees make around $15–$20 an hour. Full-timers usually make about $2,400–$3,200 per month, while seasonal workers usually earn similar hourly rates but work fewer hours overall.
Amazon Sellers obviously do not make a salary, so their income varies greatly depending on a multitude of factors. While beginners can earn between $1,000 to $5,000 a month, experienced sellers can earn up to $10,000 and way more.
Just know that for Amazon Sellers, the fees can reduce your take-home amount by 8-15% of your total sales, depending on what you are selling and from where.
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Conclusion: Amazon Pays Weekly To Workers & Bi-weekly To Sellers!
Amazon pays Flex drivers, warehouse workers, and seasonal staff every week, usually on Tuesdays or Fridays. Amazon Sellers get paid every two weeks, with a 7-day wait after delivery. If you qualify, you can use Express Payout to get daily payments.
To avoid any delays, keep your bank info updated, stick to Amazon’s rules, and watch your account health. New sellers should expect a 30-day hold on their first payout.
Check your Seller Central or employee portal regularly to stay on top of your payments.
Make sure your payout info is current to get paid on time.
FAQs
Update your bank info in Seller Central or your employee dashboard right away. Payments may be paused while the new details are verified, so it’s best to make changes between payout cycles when possible.
Employee bonuses are usually paid along with your regular weekly paycheck. Seller referral rewards are included in the biweekly payout; they’re not sent separately.
Some Amazon locations provide early wage access programs. These allow employees to withdraw part of their earnings before payday. Check with your local HR team to see if this option is available.
Amazon doesn’t deduct taxes from seller payouts. You’ll receive the full amount minus fees and are responsible for handling taxes yourself as a business owner.
Start by reviewing your account health dashboard. If everything looks fine, contact Amazon Seller Support or HR (if you’re an employee). Keep records like screenshots or transaction confirmations to help resolve the issue quickly.
