Morrisons has confirmed a new pay rise for its employees, setting the hourly rate at £13 starting July 20, 2026. The increase from the current £12.81 follows a previous rise in March when customer assistants saw their pay go from £12.21 to £12.71 in line with the National Living Wage.
Pay Deal Backed by Union Vote
The pay deal was negotiated with the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers (USDAW) and received overwhelming support, with 91.87% of votes cast in favour in a recent ballot. Jodie Keating, Group People Director of Morrisons, said: “We’re pleased that we can now implement the pay proposal and increase pay for our colleagues to reward them for the contribution they make to our business. I would like to thank all our colleagues for everything they continue to do for Morrisons.”
Three-Phase Implementation
The pay rise is being rolled out in three phases. The first phase in March increased customer assistants' hourly rate by 10p. The upcoming July increase adds 19p, bringing the rate to £13. A final increase is scheduled for October 26, 2026, when workers will receive an additional 11p, raising the hourly wage to £13.11.
Additionally, all eligible hourly-paid colleagues will receive a one-off fixed payment ranging from £25 to £175, based on their contractual hours.
Industry Context
Morrisons joins other major UK supermarkets in boosting staff pay this year. Aldi, for instance, has implemented two pay increases as part of a £42 million investment in colleague pay. Aldi now offers starting rates of £13.50 nationally and £14.88 in London, making it the highest-paying supermarket in the UK. Giles Hurley, Chief Executive Officer of Aldi UK and Ireland, commented: “Our colleagues work incredibly hard to deliver exceptional value for our customers, and we’re rewarding that dedication with the highest pay in the sector. We’ve invested over £42 million in colleague pay this year because we know that every single member of Team Aldi is fundamental to our success and deserve nothing less.”
