LIDL RAISES PAY BRINGING INVESTMENT TO OVER £70M IN TWO YEARS

• Lidl is increasing entry-level hourly pay to a market-leading £13.00 nationally, rising to £13.95 with length of service
• Higher rates come into effect from 1st September across Great Britain
• The announcement is Lidl’s fifth pay rise in two years

Lidl GB has announced today 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.

Entry-level pay will increase 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."

Those interested in joining Lidl can explore opportunities on its careers website. Alongside competitive pay, colleagues enjoy a wide range of market-leading benefits including a 10% in-store discount.

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About Lidl GB

Since establishing itself in Great Britain in 1994, Lidl GB has experienced continuous growth and today has over 35,000 employees, over 980 stores and 14 distribution centres in England, Scotland and Wales.

As part of the Schwarz retail group, Lidl is one of Europe’s leading organisations in the food retail industry. The supermarket, which has around 375,000 employees globally, currently operates over 12,350 stores and more than 225 logistics centres and warehouses in 31 countries.

The supermarket takes pride in providing its customers with the highest quality products at the lowest possible prices throughout Great Britain, from Kirkwall to the Isle of Wight.

Social responsibility and sustainability are at the core of the company's daily operations, with the company placing a strong emphasis on its responsibility for people, society, and the environment. Lidl GB is passionate about working with British producers and sources two thirds of its products from British suppliers.

The Schwarz Group, which operates worldwide as a retail group, generated a revenue of €167.2 billion in the financial year 2023. For more information about Lidl GB visit corporate.lidl.co.uk