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Easiest solution is to install a login manager like sddm, then it should "just work" on your login, startx doesnt do all the same things a proper DM would do.
You might be able to have wallet ask for your password just once after login using startx, or you might have an easier time using gnome -keyring, but either way I don't think unlocking it with pam is an option for the startx method
I really like booting to a terminal and only starting X if I need it, that's why I do it.
Best you can probably do is have wallet prompt for an unlock password after statx each time then.
I use gnome, but I do boot to a terminal and start by starting the gdm service that autologins me. You might be able to launch kde using plasmastart-x11/wayland, would that make a difference?