Aldi Raises Hourly Pay Rate to £13, Outpacing Real Living Wage

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As Aldi continues its expansion in Peterborough, the discount supermarket chain has announced a significant pay rise for its store assistants, lifting their hourly rate to £13, the highest in the county. Effective from September 1, this move exceeds the Real Living Wage of £12.60 set by the Living Wage Foundation last October. The increase is part of Aldi's commitment to investing in its workforce, which has been recognized with the Employer of the Year award at The Grocer Gold Awards.

Key Takeaways:

  • Aldi's hourly pay rate for store assistants will rise to £13, effective from September 1, surpassing the Real Living Wage of £12.60 set by the Living Wage Foundation.
  • The pay increase is part of Aldi's continued investment in its workforce, following the announcement of 60 new jobs at stores in Eye Road, Peterborough, Bretton, and Wisbech.
  • Store Assistants' pay will rise further to £13.93 nationally, based on length of service.
  • Aldi remains the only retailer to offer all colleagues paid breaks, worth approximately £1,385 a year for the average store colleague.
  • The pay raise follows Aldi's recognition as Employer of the Year at The Grocer Gold Awards, which cited competitive pay, investment in training, and a focus on diversity and inclusion.
  • Giles Hurley, chief executive officer for Aldi UK and Ireland, highlighted the company's commitment to supporting its colleagues, stating: "Our people are the driving force behind our success across the UK."

Statistics:

  • £13: Aldi's new hourly pay rate for store assistants.
  • £12.60: The Real Living Wage set by the Living Wage Foundation last October.
  • 60: The number of new jobs announced by Aldi at stores in Eye Road, Peterborough, Bretton, and Wisbech.
  • £12.75: The current minimum hourly pay rate for Store Assistants nationwide.
  • £13.93: The national hourly pay rate for Store Assistants, based on length of service.
  • £1,385: The annual value of paid breaks offered to Aldi colleagues.

Sources:

  • [Byline: Paul Grinnell]