US EditionAldi to Become First Supermarket in County Durham to Pay Staff Above £13 an Hour
UK, JUL 29 – Aldi will pay Store Assistants at least £13 an hour from September 2025, exceeding the Real Living Wage of £12.60 with further increases based on location and service length.
- Starting September 1, 2025, Aldi will increase its hourly wages to a minimum of £13 for store assistants across the UK, with those working within the M25 area receiving at least £14.33 per hour.
- This wage increase follows general rises in the UK National Living and Minimum Wage in April 2025 and aims to maintain Aldi's status as the UK's highest-paying supermarket.
- Aldi currently pays store assistants a minimum of £12.75 an hour nationwide, which can increase to £13.93 based on length of service, while workers within the M25 can earn up to £14.64.
- Giles Hurley, CEO of Aldi UK and Ireland, highlighted that the company's achievements are largely due to the dedication of its employees, noting that recent pay increases demonstrate recognition of their ongoing commitment and valuable contributions.
- The pay increase highlights Aldi’s recent accolade as the top employer recognized by The Grocer’s industry awards and reflects its ongoing commitment to offering competitive salaries amid a large number of current job openings across the UK.
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