Amazon to Invest $1.9 Billion in Delivery Partner Program by 2027

Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) said Monday it will invest $1.9 billion in its Delivery Service Partner program in 2027, lifting Delivery Associate pay to a national average of nearly $24 per hour. The company announced the investment on September 21, 2026, without disclosing terms or a breakdown of spending. The Delivery Service Partner program relies on independent contractors to handle last-mile deliveries, a segment where Amazon faces rising labor costs and competition for warehouse and driver staffing.