Aldi Ireland announces pay increase for staff
The 2% increase in base pay ensures Aldi Ireland continues to meet the new Living Wage Recommendation of €15.40 per hour
Print13 January 2026
Aldi Ireland has recently announced a 2% increase for all staff paid hourly rates, with effect from 1 February.
Aldi first committed to paying the Living Wage at a minimum to all colleagues in 2018.
25% increase
This latest increase equates to a 25% increase across the last five years.
This pay increase means the minimum hourly base pay rate at Aldi’s stores and warehouses will be €15.40 per hour, with additional annual increments rising to €17.75 after one, two and three years of service.
The business is investing approximately €5.5 million in this pay review, including auto-enrolment contributions.
Aldi has 166 stores across Ireland, and a dedicated team of more than 4,800 colleagues across its store network.
It has been a market leader on pay for many years, and this latest increase will see the business meet or exceed the Living Wage, as calculated by the Living Wage Technical Group (LWTG) for the eighth year in succession.
According to Niall O’Connor, Aldi Ireland’s country managing director, “Our focus at ALDI has always been firmly on our customers and our colleagues, and today’s announcement is a testament to this commitment to our team.
“We are proud to confirm a 2% pay increase for our valued hourly colleagues, effective from 1 February.
“This marks the eighth consecutive year we have met or exceeded the recommended Living Wage, which is central to our commitment to making ALDI one of the best places to work in Ireland.
“Importantly, while we invest in our people, our products will continue to offer the best value in the market.”
Those interested in a career with ALDI should visit www.aldirecruitment.ie.
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