Lidl invests in market-leading pay rises for 28,000 UK workers
Lidl has announced a market-leading pay increase for 28,000 of its hourly-paid colleagues, with the new rates coming into effect in March 2025.
Lidl has announced a market-leading pay increase for 28,000 of its hourly-paid colleagues, with the new rates coming into effect in March 2025.
Entry-level pay at the German discounter will rise to £12.75 nationally, up from £12.40 and increasing to £13.65 with length of service. Meanwhile, in London, new starters will see pay rates go up to £14.00, increasing to £14.35 over time.
These new hourly rates come in ahead of the government’s updated National Living Wage (NLW) in April, exceeding it by over 50p. They will also be higher than the Living Wage Foundation’s new Real Living Wage, which is being implemented in April.
The discounter’s latest investment into pay totals almost £15m including increases for salaried colleagues across the business. In the last 12 months alone, Lidl GB’s investment in pay totals over £54m.
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Lidl GB chief people officer Stephanie Rogers said: “More households than ever before are choosing to shop with us, making Lidl the fastest growing bricks-and-mortar supermarket for well over a year. This success is largely due to our hard-working colleagues, who each play an incredibly important role in delivering quality, affordable products to communities across the country. This pay increase is just one part of our commitment to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued.
“We’re proud to offer leading pay rates in the sector, while fostering a culture of opportunity and inclusion that helps our teams thrive. As we continue to grow, investing in our people remains at the heart of what we do, ensuring Lidl is not only a great place to shop but also a great place to work and grow a career.”
Last week, Lidl revealed it is preparing to launch nine new stores this month, further solidifying its position as the fastest-growing supermarket chain in the UK.
New locations will open in Canning Town, Preston, Walsall, and Wombourne, while stores in Blantyre, Cwmbran, Oldbrook, Wells, and West Ealing will be upgraded and relaunched after substantial investments.
The upgraded stores have bigger sales areas and modern amenities, which provide more space for shoppers and a wider selection of products.
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