Walmart Severance Package: 2026 Guide
Corporate: 2 weeks/year; Store: minimal or none. Calculate your estimated Walmart severance below.
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What Walmart Typically Offers
Known Severance Benefits
- ✓Corporate roles: 2 weeks per year of service
- ✓Store-level: varies (often minimal)
- ✓Health coverage continuation option
- ✓Employee discount continuation (limited)
Walmart Recent Layoff History
| Date | Employees | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 200 | Corporate headquarters restructuring in Bentonville |
Sources: Reuters, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Walmart Severance Tax (Arkansas)
Walmart is headquartered in Arkansas. Here's how severance is taxed there:
Example: A Walmart employee with 5 years of service earning $65,000 would receive approximately $6,250 gross ( $4,581 after tax in Arkansas).
How Walmart Compares to Retail Average
Other Retail Companies
| Company | Formula | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Target Corporation | Corporate: varies by level; HQ roles get better packages | Standard |
| Costco | Above-industry-average; Costco is known for employee treatment | Generous |
| The Home Depot | Corporate: 2 weeks per year; store-level varies | Standard |
| Macy's | 2 weeks per year for corporate; store closing packages vary | Standard |
Negotiating Your Walmart Severance
Strategies specific to Walmart employees:
- ✓Walmart corporate severance is more generous than store-level — know which category you're in
- ✓Push for extended employee discount card access
- ✓Negotiate for Walmart+ membership continuation
- ✓Ask for relocation assistance if you moved for the role
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Walmart Severance FAQ
How much severance does Walmart pay?▼
Walmart typically offers Corporate: 2 weeks/year; Store: minimal or none. Their severance reputation is rated as “Below Average” compared to retail industry peers. In recent layoffs (2024), corporate headquarters restructuring in bentonville.
Can I negotiate my Walmart severance?▼
Yes, most severance packages at Walmart are negotiable. An employment lawyer experienced in retail can typically negotiate 2-5x the initial offer, especially if there are potential legal claims or WARN Act violations. Many offer free initial consultations.
How is Walmart severance taxed?▼
Walmart severance is taxed as supplemental wages at 22% federal flat rate plus 4.7% Arkansas state tax, for a total of approximately 26.7%. If you work remotely, your state of residence tax rate applies instead.
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