“The overwhelming majority of our associates say their hourly wage is the most important part of their pay and by folding the bonus into the overall pay raise, associates receive consistent, predictable pay,” Walmart spokesperson Anne Hatfield said in an email.
Walmart’s average wage is $16.40 an hour, according to the company.
Walmart and other large chains have been increasing wages, expanding benefits and offering sign-on bonuses to attract workers in a tight jobs market.
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