Lidl Announces Pay Increase for 28,000 UK Workers Ahead of Minimum Wage Hike

The supermarket chain's £15 million investment raises wages above the upcoming National Living Wage, with starting pay reaching up to £14 an hour in London.

Lidl will increase hourly wages for 28,000 employees starting in March, ahead of the April 1 National Living Wage rise.
Entry-level pay will rise to £12.75 per hour across the UK, with experienced workers earning up to £13.65; London employees will start at £14 per hour, increasing to £14.35 with service length.
The new rates surpass the upcoming National Living Wage of £12.21 per hour for those aged 21 and over, which takes effect in April.
This pay increase is part of a £15 million investment, which also includes salary adjustments for annual workers across Lidl’s UK operations.
The move comes as retailers voice concerns over rising costs, including increased National Insurance contributions and wage pressures introduced in the recent government budget.

The Independent