Sainsbury’s is increasing its basic hourly rate of pay for all Sainsbury’s and Argos staff from £9.50 to £10 an hour.
In addition, staff in inner London will receive an uplift from £10.10 to £11.05 whilst workers in outer London will see their pay rise from £9.75 to £10.50.
The supermarket is also increasing additional payment rates for drivers as it looks to recruit and retain the best talent. Online grocery drivers will now be paid £11.50 per hour, with a basic rate of £10 per hour plus an extra £1.50 per hour. Meanwhile, Argos Fast Track Delivery drivers will receive £11 per hour based on a base rate of £10 per hour plus an extra £1, up from 75p.
The new pay rates represent a £100 million investment by Sainsbury’s in its store staff and this year’s 5.3% increase means the supermarket’s hourly pay has grown by 25% over the past five years.
The pay increases will come into effect from Sunday 6 March 2022 with the first pay day being 8 April.
