Walmart Parental Leave Policy
Retail & Consumer · 2.1M employees · HQ: AR
Policy Details
Eligibility
12 months minimum tenure required
Full-time only
Hourly Employees
Birth parent: 10 weeks
Non-birth parent: 6 weeks
Hourly/retail employees receive different benefits
Additional Benefits
✓ Equal adoption/surrogacy leave
✓ Salaried: 16 weeks birth, 6 weeks non-birth
✓ Hourly: 10 weeks birth, 6 weeks non-birth
State Benefits (Arkansas)
Walmart's headquarters is in Arkansas. Arkansas does not currently have a state paid family leave program, so your employer benefits are your primary source of paid leave.
View Arkansas maternity leave benefits → View Arkansas paternity leave benefits →Frequently Asked Questions
Does Walmart offer paid parental leave?
Yes, Walmart offers 16 weeks of paid leave for birth parents at 100% pay, and 6 weeks for non-birth parents at 100% pay. We give Walmart a grade of B+ for their parental leave policy.
How many weeks of maternity leave does Walmart provide?
Birth parents at Walmart receive 16 weeks of paid leave at 100% of their salary. Non-birth parents receive 6 weeks of paid leave.
Who is eligible for Walmart parental leave?
You must have worked at Walmart for at least 12 months to be eligible for parental leave benefits.
Does Walmart offer parental leave for adoption?
Yes, Walmart provides equal parental leave benefits for adoption as for birth parents.
How does Walmart's parental leave compare to other Retail & Consumer companies?
Walmart receives a grade of B+ for their parental leave policy. The average for Retail & Consumer companies in our database is 15.6 weeks for birth parents. Walmart offers 16 weeks.
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Source: walmart.com (verified 2025-03). Policies may vary by role, location, and employment type. Full disclaimer.