The Average Salary of Wal-Mart Managers

Walmart is one of the largest retail chains in the world.

With more than 2 million employees and fiscal 2010 sales reported at $405 billion, Walmart is one of the largest retail chains in the world. Employment with the company can lead to opportunities as an assistant manager, co-manager or store manager.

Average Salary in the United States

The average salary of a Walmart store manager in the United States is $83,000 as of October 2010, according to Simply Hired.

Variations by State

As with most jobs, the average salary of a Walmart manager varies significantly depending on your location. Simply Hired puts the average salary of a Walmart manager in Arkansas, the home state of Walmart founder Sam Walton, at $94,000, which is $11,000 higher than the national average. Conversely, the average salary of a Walmart manager in Montana is $67,000, or $16,000 lower than the national average.

Other Management Jobs

Other than store manager, Walmart offers many different management opportunities. Simply Hired provided average salaries for the following types of managerial positions at Walmart in the United States as of October 2010: assistant manager, $38,000; customer service manager, $43,000; manager at Walmart's home office, $56,000.

References

• Walmart Corporate: About Us
• Walmart Corporate: Store Careers
• Simply Hired: Average Salary for Walmart Manager in the US (October 2010)
• Simply Hired: Compare Walmart Manager Average Salaries for Arkansas and Montana
• Simply Hired: Walmart Manager Trends (October 2010)