diff --git a/loki/values.yaml b/loki/values.yaml
index 31b5cd3..061e415 100644
--- a/loki/values.yaml
+++ b/loki/values.yaml
@@ -21,7 +21,6 @@ loki:
   limits_config:
     retention_period: 168h
   compactor:
-    working_directory: /data/retention
     compaction_interval: 15m
     retention_enabled: true
     retention_delete_delay: 1h