Neganism

under Negan's leadership, the Saviors had a well-structured hierarchy. At the top of the power structure was Negan, whose will was carried out through his lieutenants. Simon was the second-in-command and also maintained power over the lieutenants, taking responsibility for subjugating communities that showed resistance to their rule. All the lieutenants, including Simon, formed a part of a leading council headed by Negan which acted as the government for the community. As of "The Big Scary U", Simon, Dwight, Eugene, Gavin and Regina were all shown to hold seats in Negan's Council. When Simon called a meeting in Negan's absence, Arat and Gary were shown in the room standing in attendance, however they did not hold seats at the table. After Simon and Gary's betrayal and execution, Gavin's death, and Dwight revealed to be a mole, Negan's council changed. Laura, Dwight's former right-hand was promoted to Negan's second-in-command, and Arat and D.J., lower lieutenants appear to have been given seats at the council.

The lieutenants themselves lead missions and have added benefits in the Sanctuary. Below the lieutenants are the "soldiers" who fill the role of scouts, enforcers and guards. Soldiers who prove themselves as loyal and reliable could potentially be promoted to the rank of lieutenant, especially when previously lieutenants were killed. Gary and D.J. were soldiers who proved their worth and were promoted. Certain individuals such as Jiro and D.J appear to be minor ringleaders who lead small scale missions and raids, or were leaders of small security details. Under the soldiers are noncombatant workers who labor for points in exchange for supplies and comfort benefits.

Any woman whom Negan finds attractive can offer herself off as a wife for him to escape the point system. At the bottom are the prisoners who are identified by a letter painted on their shirts.

Also, the inhabitants of the conquered communities are included in the hierarchy of Saviors, being serfs, being at the lowest level of the hierarchy. Even community leaders can be subjected to arbitrary treatment by any soldier of the Saviors. The most capable serfs can be transferred to the working class and send them to live at the Sanctuary, as was the case with Eugene Porter.