Walmart Pay Raise and Cuts: A Look at the Changes from 2018 to 2023

In January 2018, Walmart announced that it would raise its starting wage to $11 an hour

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In February 2019, Walmart announced that it would raise its starting wage to $12 an hour

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In January 2020, average pay for Walmart's worker was $13 per hour and average $14.76.

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The minimum wage for staff at its U.S. stores was at range of $14-$19 per hour in 2022

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In January 2023, Walmart announced that it would raise the average hourly wage of its associates to more than $17.50 an hour. Minimum $14 .

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Walmart is raising pay in 2024: What’s Changing?

Walmart is gearing up to implement significant changes in employee compensation in 2024. As one of the largest employers globally, Walmart’s decisions on pay have far-reaching implications, and the upcoming pay raise has generated substantial buzz.