Offaly workers to benefit as Lidl announces €11m investment in pay rises

More than 80 employees across four stores in Offaly are set for a pay boost as part of an €11m national investment by the German retailer.

According to a statement issued by Lidl, all employees will feel the benefit of the increase in their wages, with the increase effective from March 1.

More than 80 employees across Lidl’s four stores in Offaly are set for a significant pay boost as part of an €11m national investment.

Since 2022, Lidl has invested more than €58m in pay rises for employees in the Republic of Ireland, with employees benefitting from an approximate 27.5 per cent cumulative increase, or an average €9,500 in additional take home pay.

This latest investment will see all of Lidl’s 5,500 employees in Ireland benefitting from an average increase of 4 per cent to their ‘Total Rewards’ package. With this latest pay increase, Lidl Ireland has moved its minimum wage for employees to €15.40 and top-rate wage for colleagues to €17.90 – matching the recommended €15.40 Living Wage rate for 2026.

Chief People Officer at Lidl Ireland & Northern Ireland Maeve McCleane said: “At Lidl, we believe that supporting our colleagues is the foundation of success. 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. This is our way of saying a sincere thank you for our colleague’s central role in driving Lidl’s success.”