Wal-Mart Creating a Path for Everyone
- Investing in associates: Walmart offers strong wages and benefits, including an average U.S. hourly wage of more than $17.50 (higher in many areas and roles), competitive benefits, and an approximately two-thirds full-time workforce. We continue to invest in associate compensation – as an example we recently introduced cash bonuses for Walmart U.S. hourly associates that factor in length of service and performance and we have invested in the compensation structure for store managers, increasing base salary and introducing stock grants.
- Emphasizing skills: 75% of the jobs at Walmart do not require degrees, including store, club, and supply chain management roles paying over $100,000. Approximately 75% of associates in these roles started their Walmart careers in hourly positions. To meet the demand for specialized roles, Walmart has initiated training programs helping associates build skills for roles like private fleet driver, optician, and technician.
- Culture of belonging: We strive to create a culture where all associates are seen, supported, and connected, contributing to engagement and are aligned with our core values, most specifically, respect for the individual. We seek qualified candidates from a broad pool; provide opportunities for education, mentoring, and advancement; and maintain resources and networks for associates to share feedback and build community. We are focused on building a Walmart for everyone.