Lidl unveils further pay increase for staff

From today, 24,500 Lidl GB employees will receive one of the highest hourly wages in the sector, receiving up to 16% more than their counterparts in traditional supermarkets, the discounter has said.

Store and warehouse employees working outside the M25 will see hourly pay increase to £11.40 from £11.00, rising to £12.30 with length of service. Pay for those inside the M25 will increase to £12.85 from £11.95, rising to £13.15.

This represents an overall investment of £8m and equates to a combined investment of over £60m into pay over the past year alone, Lidl said.

The discounter, which is actively recruiting for roles across the country, said it is also in direct contact with Wilko’s HR team to provide support with jobs, after redundancies at the group were confirmed yesterday.

Ryan McDonnell, CEO at Lidl GB, said: “These rates of pay will ensure that Lidl maintains its position as the UK’s highest paying supermarket. Our people are at the core of everything we do, and this investment recognises the hard work and contribution they make in serving communities across the country every day.”

Stephanie Rogers, chief human resources officer at Lidl GB, added: “Back in 2015, Lidl GB became the first supermarket to pay the voluntary Living Wage. This marked a fundamental change within the industry and continues to set the bar for other supermarkets.

“Over the last seven years, we’ve continued to uphold our commitment to ensuring that those working at Lidl GB receive a pay rate that not only recognises their hard work, but also aligns with rising living costs. I’m incredibly proud to be part of an organisation that puts its people first.”