Amazon has announced a pay increase of up to 5.6 per cent for thousands of frontline staff across the UK.
The online giant announced that full-time annual salaries will start at a minimum of £31,408, rising to £33,488 in some locations.
The minimum starting pay for frontline operations employees will rise by up to 5.6 per cent, to £15.10, and by 5.2 per cent to £16.10 an hour, depending on location.
The pay rises will come into effect from September 27, affecting 70,000 employees including staff at delivery stations and those based in fulfilment centres.
Amazon said starting pay has also increased by 80p an hour in the past year, and by 44 per cent since 2022.
The rise will benefit tens of thousands of frontline operations employees across the UK.
John Boumphrey, Amazon UK country manager, said: “Our frontline teams are the backbone of our business, and this pay increase reflects that.
“Starting salaries now exceed £31,000 a year, and we’ll continue investing in our people because they deserve it.
"We want every employee to feel valued from the moment they join. Whether someone is starting their first role or building a long-term career, there's a path for them here."
From 1 October, Amazon will also offer its employees 10 per cent off eligible online groceries and essentials. Employees also have access to private medical insurance, life insurance, income protection, subsidised meals, an employee discount and a company pension plan.
Amazon said it has committed to investing £40 billion in the UK from 2025 to 2027 – the largest investment in the company’s history outside the US – with more than £15 billion already delivered.
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