Tesco Ireland said today that from January 1, over 12,000 customer assistants, warehouse operatives and grocery home shopping delivery drivers will receive a minimum 4% increase in their hourly pay.
Tesco said the €16m investment in pay will also see the annual pay award coming into effect three months early, with staff getting an additional earnings increment of about 1%.
Maurice Kelly, People Director at Tesco Ireland, said the investment represents a minimum 4% average increase for all retail and distribution workers.
"We've continuously invested in benefits for colleagues this year, including paid leave for colleagues experiencing domestic abuse and access to free virtual GP services," Mr Kelly said.
"We're also mindful that providing certainty on pay for colleagues, as they budget for the new calendar year, is important to everyone," he added.
Tesco is one of the largest private sector employers in Ireland. With 170 Irish stores, it employs over 13,000 people in cities and towns around the country.
