Walmart to Raise Starting Wages for US Hourly Workers

Walmart shoppers in Irvine, Calif., on Dec. 22, 2020. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times

Walmart, the largest U.S. employer, said Tuesday it is raising its starting hourly wages starting in February, according to a news release.

In a statement to employees, Walmart CEO John Furner stated that “starting next month, we’ll begin investing in higher wages for associates.”