Aldi will implement a new wage increase for store assistants, raising the hourly pay to £13.50 nationally and £14.88 for those within the M25 starting April 1, 2026.
Aldi has announced it will increase wages for its store assistants, with the new minimum rate set at £13.50 per hour nationwide beginning April 1, 2026. Those working within the M25 will see their wages rise to £14.88 per hour. This move marks Aldi's second wage hike in 2026, following an earlier increase in January that also included extended maternity benefits.
The company states this pay increase will affect 28,000 hourly-paid employees across the UK branches. The new wage structure further ensures that pay rates could go up to £14.47 and £15.20 depending on an employee's length of service. Aldi's commitment to staff compensation represents a significant financial investment of £42 million aimed at enhancing employee welfare and satisfaction in a competitive job market.
The rationale behind the wage hike appears to be Aldi's strategy to attract and retain employees amidst rising living costs and labor shortages in the retail sector. By positioning itself as offering the highest pay rates in the supermarket industry, Aldi aims to build a motivated workforce while also responding to the economic pressures faced by its employees.
