Walmart is cutting hourly wages for some workers in what it says will lead to uniform staffing
NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart, the nation’s largest private employer, is making adjustments to its pay scale that will cause some new store employees, such as those who pick up online orders, to start at a lower hourly wage than some did before months.
The change, which took effect in July and was first reported by The Wall Street Journal on Thursday, will result in consistent hourly wages across stores, spokeswoman Anne Hatfield said, leading to improvements in staffing and customer service.
The exception is those who work in the deli, bakery and auto care departments, occupations that require higher skill levels. Hatfield said there will be no pay cuts for current employees.
“A consistent starting pay leads to consistent staffing levels and better customer service, while creating new opportunities for employees to gain new skills through their experiences across the business and lay the foundation for their careers, regardless of where they start,” said Hatfield.
Hatfield said the salary disparity makes it difficult to move employees to different areas of the store to fill staffing gaps. Cashiers and hosts generally receive the lowest salaries.
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Walmart Inc. announced in January that U.S. workers would receive Pay increases The following month, the starting wage increases to $14 to $19 per hour. Starting wages were currently between $12 and $18 per hour, depending on location.
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