01-08-2025
Aldi to become first Wiltshire supermarket to pay £13 an hour
Aldi is set to become the first Wiltshire supermarket to pay its store assistants at least £13 an hour.
This new minimum rate will be effective from September 1, 2025, and exceeds the Real Living Wage of £12.60 set by the Living Wage Foundation.
Store assistants are currently paid a minimum of £12.75 an hour, but this will rise to £13.93 based on length of service.
Aldi also remains the only retailer to offer all staff paid breaks, worth around £1,385 a year for the average worker.
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Giles Hurley, chief executive officer of Aldi UK and Ireland, said: "Our people are the driving force behind our success across the UK.
"This latest investment in pay is a reflection of their hard work and the incredible contribution they make every single day.
"We're proud to remain the UK's highest-paying supermarket and will continue to support our colleagues in every way we can."
This announcement follows the news that Aldi was named Employer of the Year at The Grocer Gold Awards, recognised for its competitive pay, investment in training, and focus on diversity and inclusion.
Those interested in applying for jobs at Aldi can visit their recruitment website.
The pay update also applies to staff working within the M25, who will earn at least £14.33 an hour.
