Some Walmart managers get pay bump, pushing compensation over $600K

Core Points - Walmart is increasing compensation for its market managers, raising the salary range from $130,000–$260,000 to $160,000–$260,000, with most of the 440 market managers already within this range [1][3] - The annual stock grant for market managers will increase from $75,000 to$100,000, and the bonus potential will rise from 90% to 100% of their salary, bringing total compensation to around $620,000 [2][3] - These changes will take effect at the start of fiscal year 2026, with the new bonus potential reflected in March 2025 payouts and the stock grant issued in April 2025 [3] - This adjustment is part of a broader investment strategy in employee compensation that began in 2015, coinciding with strong retail sales growth and a tight labor market [4] - Additionally, U.S. store managers will see their average salary increase from$117,000 to $128,000 starting February 1, with potential bonuses reaching up to 200$14 per hour, with starting pay potentially reaching $19 per hour depending on location [9]