Target's Minimum Wage Jumping to $13 an Hour The increase will go into effect this June. Just last March, minimum wage workers at Target saw their pay rise to $12. By comparison, $11 per hour is what rival chain Walmart pays its entry-level employees. The increases come after Target reported strong sales from the past holiday season. CEO Brian Cornell, via statement The retailer, which is based in Minnesota, has over 1,800 U.S. locations. It currently has a workforce of over 300,000, which is in the top 5 among retail chains.
