£70m investment | Lidl raises hourly pay for fifth time in two years

Lidl GB has announced that it will increase its pay for hourly paid colleagues. Marking the fifth pay rise in two years, the latest announcement will bring the business’s investment in pay to over £70m.

The supermarket chain will increase entry-level pay from £12.75 to £13.00 nationally, rising to £13.95 with length of service. Meanwhile colleagues in London will see pay rise from £14.00 to £14.35, increasing to £14.65 also with length of service. Lidl colleagues benefit from higher rates than both the real living wage nationwide and the London living wage.

When the uplift comes into effect in September, it will be Lidl’s fifth pay rise in two years, maintaining its market leading position as one of Britain’s highest paying supermarkets.

Stephanie Rogers, Chief People Officer at Lidl GB, commented: “Over the last two years, we’ve held our spot as the fastest growing bricks-and-mortar supermarket. This continued success is made possible because of the ongoing efforts of our colleagues, including Customer Assistants, Shift Managers, Warehouse Operatives and Cleaners, whose commitment is greatly appreciated. In recognition of their contribution, we continue to ensure we are market leading on pay."