Aldi will become the first supermarket in Renfrewshire to pay store assistants at least £13 an hour.
The new minimum rate will take effect from September 1.
The change will see Aldi workers in Renfrewshire earn above the Real Living Wage of £12.60, which was set by the Living Wage Foundation last October.
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Currently, store assistants are paid a minimum of £12.75 an hour nationwide and £14.05 an hour within the M25.
With the new pay structure, rates will rise further based on length of service, reaching up to £13.93 nationally and £14.64 within the M25.
The announcement comes after Aldi was named Employer of the Year at The Grocer Gold Awards, where it was recognised for its competitive pay, investment in training, and commitment to diversity and inclusion.
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Aldi also remains the only supermarket to offer paid breaks to all staff, a benefit worth an estimated £1385 a year for the average store worker.
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."
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