18 high-paying seasonal jobs that are hiring now

The nation's biggest delivery agents usually ramp up hiring around the holidays, and Amazon is no exception. Known for paying its employees well, Amazon is giving its seasonal delivery associates an average salary of $16 per hour to help handle the increase in packages around the holidays and Black Friday.

Average hourly salary (USD): $16/hour

Not only do Amazon delivery drivers have to manage the large increase in packages around the holiday season, but warehouse employees must also ramp up shipping and exporting of those packages. Amazon is currently hiring for seasonal warehouse associates in New Jersey, New York, and California.

Average hourly salary (USD): $15.60-$20.60/hour

When it comes to groceries for Thanksgiving and other holiday meals, many Americans depend on wholesale clubs like BJ's to get the best deals. Produce clerks at BJ's praise the wholesale chain's weekly pay, a starting wage that's above minimum wage, paid breaks, and a strong team environment. If you are able to lift an average of 60 pounds, consider applying for this seasonal position.

Average hourly salary (USD): $11/hour

Seasonal gift-wrapping associates quite possibly have one of the most festive, cheerful seasonal jobs on the market. If you've got a knack for paper-folding or ribbon-cutting, consider picking up a seasonal shift at a Bloomingdale's department store. Gift-wrapping associates should be prepared to deliver a "luxury" experience to shoppers, wrap gifts, sell gift cards and greeting cards, and work at pop-ups throughout Bloomingdale's stores.

Average hourly salary (USD): $10-$11/hour

Another wholesale club shoppers frequent around the holidays is Costco. The company has already begun hiring seasonal workers. One location currently hiring an impressive number of seasonal employees is in Redwood City, California. The location is currently hiring bakery wrappers and bakery sanitation workers, food court employees, meat department workers, deli workers, and front-end cashier assistants.

Average hourly salary (USD): $17/hour

Gap is currently hiring seasonal sales associates and brand associates in locations across the country. Stretch your people skills and consider entering the retail industry ahead of the busy holiday shopping season.

Average hourly salary (USD): $10/hour

Who wouldn't want to be surrounded by delicious chocolate all day, especially during the holidays? Help customers to find the perfect holiday party treat or decadent dessert in these extra-sweet seasonal sales associate positions at Godiva Chocolatier.

Average hourly salary (USD): $10/hour

Working in retail over the busiest shopping season of the year can be stressful, yet one former seasonal H&M employee spoke of their positive experience working with the company: "Managers were understanding and accommodating. They understood that there were stressful times and didn't load an unreasonable amount of work on us. They were uplifting and thanked us for our hard work."

Average hourly salary (USD): $11/hour

Ikea often offers some of its best deals around the holidays, causing stores to get a little busier than usual. Seasonal furniture quality associates are responsible for performing maintenance checks on displays for quality, appearance, function, and safety, building furniture for displays, and working with the returns team to handle any damaged products.

Average hourly salary (USD): $14-20/hour

If you live in the Greater New York City metro area, working in the historic New York Public Library may sound like a dream come true, especially during the most festive time of year. Seasonal workers are tasked with working in The Library Shop, processing orders, checking in deliveries, and managing inventory in the stock room.

Average hourly salary (USD): $16/hour

If you have a passion for fashion or luxury goods, Nordstrom may be the perfect place for you this holiday season. Seasonal cashiers at Nordstrom help customers to find the perfect gift, maintain the sales floor, and perform point-of-sale duties once customers are ready to complete their purchase.

Average hourly salary (USD): $12/hour

Northern Brewer is currently hiring seasonal warehouse associates for its Roseville, Minnesota, campus. During the busy fall and winter months, seasonal workers at Northern Brewer make $14 per hour and also have the opportunity to make an extra $200 for perfect work attendance. If you're not already convinced, seasonal employees can enjoy one complimentary pint of beer post-shift from one of the company's many tap lines!

Average hourly salary (USD): $14/hour

Stationery and gift stores like The Paper Store are at their busiest around the holidays, so it's no wonder the company is currently hiring new sales associates in locations across the northeast. Seasonal employees at The Paper Store should have a friendly and cheerful approach to helping customers find what they're looking for, as well as excellent customer service skills when it comes to problem-solving, point-of-sale techniques, and maintaining the sales floor.

Average hourly salary (USD): $10-11/hour

Talbots specializes in "modern classic" women's clothing, shoes, and accessories, and the company is already beginning to hire seasonal employees in both their warehouse in Lakeville, Massachusetts, and store locations across the country. While Talbot's seasonal sales associates make around $11 per hour, employees working in the retailers' warehouses make an average of $15 per hour.

Average hourly salary (USD): $15/hour

According to a recent press release from Target, the company is planning to hire more than 130,000 seasonal employees across the company's stores and supply chain, and the company is already hiring for new positions in both their stores and warehouses. Plus, if you have an interest in working in one of the chain's warehouses, you could be paid well.

Average hourly salary (USD): $15/hour

UPS said in September of this year that the shipping company expects to hire roughly 100,000 seasonal workers to keep up with a rise in online shopping, and the company has already begun hiring new employees. UPS delivery helpers help handle the influx of packages being sent out around the holidays and make an average of $12 per hour.

Average hourly salary (USD): $12/hour

If being on the delivery truck isn't your thing, consider picking up a seasonal job as a part-time human resources supervisor for UPS. With the large influx of seasonal employees being hired over the holidays, it's no wonder that the human resources department is expanding in UPS locations across the country.

Average hourly salary (USD): $20/hour

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