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PTO Payouts on Departure

In many states, Walmart pays out unused PTO when an associate leaves, giving a financial cushion between jobs.


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1 month ago

Left in June with 86 PTO hours banked—got a nice $1,500 check a week later.

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1 month ago

I thought you had to use PTO or lose it?

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1 month ago

Depends on the state law. In CA, they have to pay it out by law.

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1 month ago

True, but some states let companies set “use it or lose it” policies. Walmart complies with whichever applies.

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1 month ago

My last store manager tried to tell me I’d lose my PTO. HR corrected him quick.

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1 month ago

Saved mine for the end on purpose. Felt like a mini severance.

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1 month ago

I didn’t know about this when I quit in 2019—left 50 hours on the table. Still mad about it.

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1 month ago

They do pay it out, but make sure your hours are approved in the system before you leave.

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1 month ago

This is one area where Walmart beats Amazon, who only pays out in certain states.

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1 month ago

I had over 100 hours. That payout kept me afloat until I found my next job.

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1 month ago

Not sure why more people don’t talk about this—free money if you plan it right.

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1 month ago

Just remember PTO payout is taxed at a higher rate, so don’t be shocked by the check.

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1 month ago

Best strategy is to take just enough PTO through the year to avoid burnout but still leave a chunk for the payout.

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1 month ago

Do part-timers get this too?

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1 month ago

If they’ve accrued PTO and their state requires payout, yes.

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1 month ago

Between this and the retirement contributions, Walmart’s long-term game is stronger than people give credit for.

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1 month ago

Benefits are good, but still doesn’t fix how hard the work can be in stores.

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