'Investing in our people' | Lidl increases hourly pay for third time in 12 months

Supermarket chain Lidl has announced a third pay rise in the space of 12 months, a move which will see its 26,000 hourly-paid colleagues have their wages boosted.

From March 1, the discount retailer’s entry level rates will increase from £11.40 to £12.00 outside of the M25, rising to £13.00 with length of service.

Meanwhile, those working within the M25 will see pay rates rise from £12.85 to £13.55, increasing to £13.85 over time. These new entry level rates will be up to 17% higher than the National Minimum Wage being introduced in April.

The move represents an investment of over £37 million and includes increases for salaried colleagues across the business. The firm said the investment follows record trading and market share gains over the Christmas period for Lidl.