If you’re a new Walmart employee or you’re considering applying for a job at this popular retailer, then you’re probably wondering how often you can expect to get paid. While some employers pay once every two weeks, others pay once per week while still others only pay once per month.
Like most major employers, Walmart pays its hourly employees on a bi-weekly basis (this translates to every other week or twice per month). All employees are paid on the 1st of every month, followed by a second payday about two weeks later, the date of which varies by month.
However, there are some exceptions to this policy. For example, Walmart employees who work in Rhode Island are automatically paid on a weekly instead of bi-weekly basis. Also, in 2020, Walmart launched a program through its partner app Even through which employees can request pay advances and get paid more or less on demand. You can learn more about the Even app here.
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What Is The Even App?
The Even app is an earned wage access (EWA) app allowing users to access 50% of their earned wages ahead of payday for a small fee. The app also gives users access to free budgeting and saving tools to help them better manage their finances between paychecks.
Although not owned by Walmart, Even partners with a variety of leading employers to allow employees early access to their income.
So, despite the fact that Walmart only pays hourly employees once every two weeks, employees who use the Even app can access up to 50% of their income early. After requesting EWA from Even, users can expect to receive their funds within seconds.
How Do Walmart Employees Get Paid?
Walmart employees are paid depending on the nature of their position. Hourly employees are compensated based on the hours they work and the hourly wage they’ve agreed to work for. Salaried employees are paid a fixed amount regardless of the hours they work each pay period. However, most jobs available at Walmart retail locations are hourly positions.
Hourly employees can expect to start at a rate of between $11 and $15 per hour depending on their position and the location of their store.
It’s also important to note that while some employers are known for withholding an employee’s first paycheck, making it so that you have to wait about 3 weeks to begin receiving pay, Walmart does not do this. Regardless of when you start working, you will begin receiving paychecks on the first payday of your employment as long as you have worked payable hours.
How To Use The Even App For Walmart Employees?
If you’d like to start using the Even app to get paid early, simply follow these steps:
- Download the Even app through the Apple App Store or Google Pay depending on your phone type
- Create an account using your phone number
- To access Instapay (the feature that allows earned wage access), you’ll need to sign up for Even Plus which costs $6 per month
- To gain full access to the app’s features, connect a bank account using your bank routing number
- You will also be asked to provide your Walmart employee ID number
- Once you have set up all of these elements of your account, you will be able to start requesting 1 pay advance payment per week
Here’s a handy video explaining all of the ins and outs of using the Even app as a Walmart employee. You can also check out this Even FAQ provided by Walmart.
It’s important to note that Even Plus costs $6 per month to use.
FAQs
Does Walmart DC pay weekly?
No. All Walmart employees are paid on a bi-weekly basis, starting on the 1st of each month.
Does the Walmart Fulfillment Center pay weekly?
No. All Walmart employees are paid on a bi-weekly basis, starting on the 1st of each month.
Does Walmart warehouse pay weekly?
No. All Walmart employees are paid on a bi-weekly basis, starting on the 1st of each month.
What is a Walmart time card?
A time card is used to track employee hours, including clock-in and clock-out times. A time card determines the amount of time an employee is compensated for each pay period.
What is Walmart’s paid time off?
Hourly employees at Walmart earn PTO based on the hours they work. The amount of PTO an hourly employee can earn depends on whether they are a full-time, part-time, or temporary worker. You can learn more about Walmart’s PTO system here.
Conclusion
Getting paid as a Walmart employee is super flexible. If you’re happy with being paid once every two weeks, then you can simply wait for your check or direct deposit.
But if you’d like to receive your money sooner, you can sign up for Even Plus through the Even app and receive up to 50% of your earned wages prior to the next payday. Even Plus costs $6 per month to use and allows users to request up to one instant pay advance payment per week.
