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Aldi Raises Wages, Sets New Standard for UK Supermarkets

2/26/2026

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Aldi will increase wages for 28,000 staff, making entry-level workers the highest paid among UK supermarkets.
The legal minimum wage will rise to £12.71 per hour in April 2026, while Aldi's new rate will exceed competitors Lidl's £13.45 and Sainsbury's £13.23.
CEO Giles Hurley highlighted the value of staff contributions, but some business leaders caution that higher wages may limit hiring for young job seekers.
Aldi plans to open 40 new stores in the UK this year amid rising grocery costs due to the Ukraine conflict.

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Aldi will increase wages for 28,000 staff, making entry-level workers the highest paid among UK supermarkets.
The legal minimum wage will rise to £12.71 per hour in April 2026, while Aldi's new rate will exceed competitors Lidl's £13.45 and Sainsbury's £13.23.
CEO Giles Hurley highlighted the value of staff contributions, but some business leaders caution that higher wages may limit hiring for young job seekers.
Aldi plans to open 40 new stores in the UK this year amid rising grocery costs due to the Ukraine conflict.