Lidl is investing €11m in pay increases for its workers in the Republic of Ireland, with a further £2.3m being invested in Northern Ireland.
The supermarket chain has committed to matching the recommended €15.40 Living Wage hourly rate for 2026.
It said all employees will feel the benefit of this increase in their wages effective from 1st March.
Commenting on the announcement, Maeve McCleane, Chief People Officer at Lidl Ireland & Northern Ireland said: "While the economic climate remains a challenge, our focus is on a holistic approach to employee compensation, balancing immediate salary growth with long-term lifestyle benefits providing more than just competitive pay."
"We are building a comprehensive support system that benefits every single individual," said Ms McCleane. "This is our way of saying a sincere thank you for our colleague's central role in driving Lidl’s success."
The Retailer has invested more than €58 million in pay rises with all Lidl employees benefitting from an approximate 27.5% culminative pay increase since 2022.
That's an average €9,500 in additional take home pay during the height of the cost-of-living crisis.
Lidl was the first major nationwide employer to commit to paying the Living Wage in 2015 and has for the last decade maintained or exceeded the Living Wage rate of pay.
For the sixth year running, Lidl has been recognised by the Top Employers Institute as a Top Employer for 2026, its one of only 13 Irish companies and the only grocery retailer to receive the accolade.
