Webwalmart said tuesday it would raise the average hourly wage of its associates to more than $17. 50 an hour — up from about $17 an hour. In a note to. Websome years ago, walmart was considered one of the worst u. s. Companies to work for. The world’s largest retailer was accused by activists of paying associates. Webwalmart announced last week that the average salary for store managers will go from $117,000 to $128,000 a year — a 9. 4% increase. They will also be eligible. Webwalmart plays up employees’ pay, while shareholders strike down several proposals. Executives said walmart's average hourly wage is nearly $18. Webwalmart’s current average pay for associates is $15. 25. That puts walmart workers ahead of many other retailers. Several, including drug store giant cvs (cvs) ,. Webthe newest pay raises brings walmart, the country’s largest retailer and biggest private employer, closer to many of its competitors, including target and. Webwalmart is adding a new bonus for hourly store workers months after hiking store managers' pay and redesigning the bonus program for managers, the retailer.
