The Average Salary of a Wal-Mart Store Manager

In 1962 Sam Walton opened the first Wal-Mart in Rogers, Ark. By 1969 it had expanded internationally and was then incorporated as Wal-Mart Stores Inc. From its beginnings and up to the present day Wal-Mart has had many employees, and store managers can earn six figures.

Initial Wage

According to glassdoor.com, the average wage for a store manager at Wal-Mart is $85,000 to $115,000. The exact wage within these two figures would be based on relevant experience and time spent with the company in a similar role, assistant store manager, for example. These figures are only the basic wage, not including bonuses and benefits.

Benefits

Dental Insurance is one of the many benefits.

As an employee at Wal-Mart, you can take advantage of the many bonuses in terms of health and well-being. The package includes comprehensive medical insurance with no lifetime maximum, pharmacy benefits, dental insurance, critical illness and short and long-term disability.

Financial Benefits

According to glassdoor.com, a store manager at Wal-Mart can earn $20,000 to $126,000 in financial bonuses. These bonuses average $79,047 and include performance-related compensation as well as stock bonuses and profit sharing. There is a 10 percent discount on Wal-Mart products for the employee, spouses and dependents.

References

• Wal-Mart Stores: History
• GlassDoor.com: Wal-mart Store Manager Salary