Walmart to raise average hourly wage to more than $17.50 an hour


Walmart said Tuesday it would raise the average hourly wage of its associates to more than $17.50 an hour — up from about $17 an hour.
In a note to employees published on Walmart's website, John Furner, president and CEO of Walmart U.S., said the move is part of an effort to strengthen the retail giant's jobs and invest in its people.
The raise will include a mixture of…
This story appeared on nbcnews.com, 2023-01-24.