Walmart Hourly Pay & Salary Scales (2026)
Detailed hourly pay breakdown for Walmart across job positions, entry-level baselines, supervisory roles, benefits packages, and regional wage differences.
Walmart hourly pay ranges from $14.00 to $26.00 per hour across the United States, with an average store-wide hourly wage of approximately $17.50. Stocking and digital order fulfillment associates typically earn between $15.50 and $19.50 per hour. Team Leads and specialized positions earn between $20.00 and $28.00 per hour.
Walmart Hourly Pay Rates by Job Title
Hourly pay ranges and annual full-time earnings equivalents (based on 2,080 hours worked per year).
| Position / Role | Hourly Range | Average Rate | Annual Average (Gross) | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Store Cashier / Front-End Associate | $14.00 - $17.00 | $15.20/hr | $31,616 | Entry-Level |
| Online Grocery / Order Picker (OPD) | $15.00 - $19.50 | $17.00/hr | $35,360 | Entry-Level |
| Overnight Stocking Associate | $16.50 - $21.00 | $18.50/hr | $38,480 | Entry-Level |
| Hourly Team Lead | $20.00 - $28.00 | $23.00/hr | $47,840 | Supervisory |
| Certified Pharmacy Technician | $18.00 - $26.00 | $21.50/hr | $44,720 | Specialized |
| Auto Care Center Technician | $16.00 - $23.00 | $19.00/hr | $39,520 | Specialized |
Industry Comparison: Retail Salespersons & Stockers (BLS SOC 41-2031)
National BLS median hourly wage for this occupation is $16.20/hr. Walmart's average rate of $17.50/hr is +$1.30/hr (8.0%) above national sector median.
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Walmart Benefits, Perks & Tuition Programs
Non-wage compensation and educational perks available to hourly associates.
State & Regional Wage Variations for Walmart
How state laws and local cost-of-living adjust Walmart hourly pay rates.
Regional cost-of-living tiering
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