Wal-Mart plans to hire 900 seasonal employees in Kansas

Retailer Wal-Mart announced Tuesday that it will hire approximately 900 seasonal associates in Kansas for the upcoming holiday season, according to a news release.

Starting salaries for seasonal workers at the 89 Wal-Mart stores in the state will be at least $9 per hour, the release states. Wal-Mart traditionally hires additional employees during the holiday season after offering current employees the opportunity to sign up for additional hours.

The Arkansas-based retailer employs more than 20,600 people in Kansas, according to the release. The company encourages those interested in seasonal work opportunities to apply online at jobs.walmart.com.

This story was originally published October 27, 2015 at 10:26 AM with the headline "Wal-Mart plans to hire 900 seasonal employees in Kansas."