Lidl increases pay rates for third time in 12 months
Lidl GB is increasing its pay rates for the third time in 12 months.
In a £2.5 million investment, the supermarket is raising pay for hourly-paid colleagues to a minimum of £12.40 across the country, up from £12.
Meanwhile, London team members will see entry-level pay rise to £13.65 from a previous £13.55.
The move follows Lidl’s £37 million investment in pay in March 2024, as well as £8 million in September 2023, This means that the supermarket has invested nearly £50 million in pay over the past 12 months.
With a network of 960 stores, the supermarket now has over 32,000 employees across the UK.
Stephanie Rogers, chief human resources officer at Lidl GB, added: “The critical role that our colleagues play in driving our growth is always front of mind for us, which is why we’re committed to offering extremely competitive pay alongside a raft of other benefits.
“We want to continue to support and strengthen the teams that run our stores and warehouses every day, whilst attracting the best new talent. This latest investment helps us to do just that.”
Lidl’s hourly pay rates for colleagues will also increase with length of service, with pay reaching £13 nationally and £14 within London.
Ryan McDonnell, chief executive at Lidl GB, said: “As we continue to expand, we are welcoming more customers and attracting more colleagues into the business every day. It’s absolutely right, therefore, that we continue to offer industry-leading pay”.
The new rates will come into effect from 1 June.
