US EditionAldi to Lift Hourly Pay to at Least £13 for Shop Workers - Liverpool Echo
UNITED KINGDOM, JUL 29 – Aldi will raise its minimum wage to £13 per hour, surpassing the Real Living Wage and maintaining its lead as the UK’s highest-paying supermarket, with higher rates in London.
- Effective September 1, 2025, Aldi UK and Ireland will raise its minimum wage to £13, up from £12.75, for store assistants nationwide.
- Amid sector trends, wages at rivals like Lidl increased to £12.75 earlier this year, while the National Living Wage rose to £12.21 in April.
- Depending on length of service, Store Assistants receive paid breaks worth about £1,385 annually, and Aldi offers minimum pay of £12.75 an hour nationwide.
- Aldi’s leadership noted the pay rise reflects staff contributions and maintains its status as the UK’s highest-paying supermarket, according to Giles Hurley.
- Amid its expansion, Aldi is considering over 115 potential new UK store locations, with over 730 Store Assistant roles listed as of July 29, 2025.
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Aldi to lift hourly pay to at least £13 for shop workers
The discount grocery chain claims to be the first UK supermarket to introduce the new minimum rate.
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