Lidl has announced plans to increase hourly pay for employees.

This is the retailer’s fifth pay rise in two years. Lidl said it has invested over £70 million in pay during this period.

From September, entry-level pay will go from £12.75 to £13.00 nationally, with a rise to £13.95 depending on length of service.

In London, pay will increase from £14.00 to £14.35, with a further increase to £14.65 with length of service.

Lidl stated these rates are higher than both the real living wage nationwide and the London living wage.

The Living Wage Foundation reports the UK living wage outside London is £12.60 per hour, while the London living wage is £13.85 per hour.

Stephanie Rogers, chief people officer at Lidl GB, said: “Over the last two years, we’ve held our spot as the fastest growing bricks-and-mortar supermarket. This continued success is made possible because of the ongoing efforts of our colleagues, including customer assistants, shift managers, warehouse operatives and cleaners, whose commitment is greatly appreciated. In recognition of their contribution, we continue to ensure we are market leading on pay.”

Lidl claims the increased pay rate makes it one of Britain’s highest paying supermarkets.

Last month, Aldi became the first UK supermarket to raise the minimum rate of pay for its store employees to at least £13.00 per hour.

The new minimum rate at Aldi, which increases to £14.33 within the M25, will come into effect from 1 September 2025.

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