Lidl has achieved the status of being one of the UK’s highest-paying supermarkets in terms of hourly wages, offering a competitive rate of £12.85 per hour for employees in London. This move is part of Lidl’s strategy to attract workers, including those potentially displaced from Wilko due to impending job losses.
For Lidl employees within London’s M25 area, this pay adjustment represents a significant increase from their previous rate of £11.95 per hour. Those working elsewhere in the UK will also receive a raise, with their hourly rate rising from £11 to £11.40.
In addition to the base hourly rate, Lidl provides additional compensation based on an employee’s length of service. In London, this can result in a maximum hourly wage of £13.15, while outside of London, employees can earn up to £12.30 per hour.
Based on these figures, a new Lidl employee in London working 225 eight-hour days would earn an annual salary of £23,130.
These pay enhancements will benefit approximately 24,500 Lidl staff members and place Lidl on par with Aldi as one of the top-paying supermarkets in the UK. Notably, Aldi also compensates employees for breaks, while Lidl does not.
This development coincides with Lidl’s efforts to recruit former Wilko employees, who are facing layoffs following Wilko’s recent entry into administration. Lidl is actively engaging with Wilko’s HR team to explore potential job opportunities for affected individuals.
Ryan McDonnell, CEO of Lidl GB, emphasized the importance of these wage adjustments, stating, “These rates of pay will ensure that Lidl maintains its position as the UK’s highest paying supermarket. Our people are at the core of everything we do, and this investment recognizes the hard work and contribution they make in serving communities across the country every day.”
Lidl is committing an additional £8 million annually to implement these pay increases, demonstrating its dedication to its workforce. Over the past year, the company has invested a total of £60 million in pay raises, reaffirming its commitment to providing competitive compensation for its employees.
