Lidl NI invests £3M in pay rises

Lidl Northern Ireland has announced a further £3 million investment in pay increases for its workforce here.

All employees will benefit from the increase which took effect on Friday (1 March 2024).

Lidl Northern Ireland has invested £6 million in pay rises for employees in the region with employees benefitting from a 13.5 percent increase since February 2023. This latest investment will result in every Lidl employee in the region benefitting from an approximate 6 percent pay rise, equal to, on average, £1,300 additional for every employee per annum.

Commenting on the announcement, Maeve McCleane, Chief People Officer at Lidl Ireland & Northern Ireland said:

“Navigating the changing face of retail against the backdrop of rising cost-of-living, climate crisis and the impact of global geo-political events has been no easy feat, which is why now more than ever it is vital for us to continue to prioritise our people – an investment we will never compromise on.

“We have a strong commitment to our customers to offer them the best value in the market and our people are key for us to deliver on that promise. We are proud to reward the hard work and dedication of our employees by investing an additional £3 million in pay rises impacting every employee in the business making Lidl the highest paying supermarket in Northern Ireland.”

Lidl Northern Ireland employs more than 1,300 people across its 41-strong store network and regional distribution centre in Nutts Corner.