Aldi Boosts Staff Pay Again, Stays Ahead in Supermarket Wages
Big news in the UK supermarket world — Aldi has once again announced a pay rise for its staff, reaffirming its position as the country’s highest-paying grocery chain. Starting this September, Aldi employees will see their hourly pay jump to at least £13.00 nationally. For those working within the M25, that number rises to a minimum of £14.33, with the potential to go up to £14.64 depending on length of service.
Now, what makes this move stand out is not just the headline rate but the fact that Aldi is going beyond the Real Living Wage — which currently stands at £12.60 across the UK and £13.85 in London. It’s clear that Aldi is deliberately positioning itself as a leader when it comes to pay in retail, and that’s not just lip service. CEO Giles Hurley said the increase is a direct recognition of the hard work and daily contribution made by staff. He even referred to employees as “the driving force” behind Aldi’s success.
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This latest bump in wages actually goes above and beyond what Aldi had previously pledged just earlier this year. Back in March, the company promised new September rates of £12.85 nationally and £14.16 in the M25. So this revision upwards shows that they’re not just meeting expectations — they’re beating them.
Another important note: Aldi remains the only UK supermarket to offer paid breaks to all store employees. That perk alone, they say, is worth around £1,370 a year for the average worker — which is not small change by any means.
What’s fueling this kind of wage leadership? Well, Aldi is aggressively growing and is expected to overtake Asda as the UK’s third-largest supermarket by 2028. They’re backing that ambition with real investment in their people, not just store expansion.
Of course, not every retailer sees these wage hikes the same way. Some industry voices, like the British Retail Consortium, have raised concerns about the cost pressures caused by rising pay, estimating an extra £2.7 billion annually across the sector. But others, like Dunelm’s CEO, argue that higher wages will ultimately benefit retailers by boosting consumer confidence and increasing spending power.
Either way, for now, Aldi’s move puts clear upward pressure on the rest of the market — and it shows no signs of slowing down. So if you’re working in retail or looking to, Aldi’s looking like a very competitive place to be right now.
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