Walmart employees working as Merchandise Associate in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 1 out of 5 stars, based on 7 ratings. This is 57% lower than the average of Merchandise Associate professionals at Walmart worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Merchandise Associate ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $59,585 per year (estimate) and goes up to $90,395 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Merchandise Associate at Walmart is $40,987 per year or $20 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $55,695 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $35,080 (25th percentile) and $48,199 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 18 salaries submitted by Walmart Merchandise Associate professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Merchandise Associate professionals typically earn between $17 and $23 per hour.
Merchandise Associate professionals typically earn between $2,923 and $4,017 monthly.