Lidl Ireland is set to increase pay for its 6,000 employees by an average of 3% or €1,300 at a cost of €8m in the Republic of Ireland and £1.1m in Northern Ireland.

The pay increases took effect 1 March and since 2022, Lidl has invested more than €47m in pay rises in Ireland, with average pay cumulatively increasing by 23.5% or €8,000 in that time.

With the latest investment, Lidl has increased its minimum wage for employees to €15.10 and top wage rate to €17.40, exceeding the recommended €14.75 Living Wage rate for 2025.

“We are proud to reward the hard work and dedication of our employees with further pay rises in 2025, bringing our total investment in pay increases since 2022 to €47m," said Maeve McCleane, chief people office at Lidl Ireland & Northern Ireland.

"Although inflation has eased somewhat over the past 12 months, we understand the pressures that so many still face with the cost of living, and we are committed to continuing to invest in our people.

"We will not compromise in providing colleagues with best-in-class support, not just in pay, but also through a wide array of benefits and initiatives which every Lidl employee is entitled to.”

Lidl has also been recognised by the Top Employers Institute as a Top Employer for 2024, making it one of only 12 Irish companies and the sole retailer to receive the accreditation.

Photo: Maeve McClean (second left), chief people officer, Lidl Ireland & Northern Ireland. (Pic: Fennell Photography)