Starting Wednesday, April 1, Aldi will increase hourly wages for 28,000 employees across the UK, setting a new standard as the highest-paying supermarket chain in the country. Following earlier raises, wages for store assistants will rise from £13.35 to £13.50 per hour.
In London, hourly pay will increase to £14.88, with additional increments based on length of service, reaching £15.20 per hour. Nationally, pay with tenure will rise to £14.47. This move builds on Aldi’s previous March pay hike when hourly wages increased from £13.02 to £13.35.
Giles Hurley, CEO of Aldi UK and Ireland, highlighted the company’s commitment: “Our colleagues work incredibly hard to deliver exceptional value for our customers, and from today we’re proud to reward that dedication with the highest pay in the sector. We’ve invested over £42 million in colleague pay this year because every member of Team Aldi is fundamental to our success and deserves nothing less.”
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Alongside wage increases, Aldi recently commemorated one year since launching its initiative to provide free period products in all customer and colleague toilets nationwide. Since March 2023, Aldi has distributed 1.4 million free period products to help combat period poverty—accessible without loyalty schemes or restrictions.
Julie Ashfield, Chief Commercial Officer at Aldi UK, emphasized the importance of the initiative: “Access to period products is a basic right, not a privilege. Period poverty affects many people across the UK, and we are proud to continue removing barriers by making these products freely available in our stores—for customers and colleagues alike.”