Amazon just gave Leeds warehouse workers a pay rise — here's the new hourly rate and annual salary
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Jobseekers in Leeds may want to apply for potential future employment with Amazon after it announced an above-inflation payrise for employees.
In a press statement, the worldwide retail giant said that its starting salaries for frontline operations workers would start at £31,408.
In time for Christmas, the minimum starting pay for frontline operations employees will rise by up to 5.6%, to £15.10, and by 5.2% to £16.10 per hour, depending on location. The change takes effect from 27th September 2026.
Amazon said its minimum starting pay has risen by 80p per hour in the past year, and by 44% since 2022. The rise will benefittens 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.
"But pay is only part of what makes Amazon a great place to work. From comprehensive benefits to genuine opportunities to progress – 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."
In addition to the pay increase, Amazon offers a comprehensive benefits package – including, from 1 October, 10% off eligible online groceries and everyday essentials on Amazon.co.uk, uncapped, covering fresh groceries and categories such as cleaning products, nappies and pet food. Employees also get access to private medical insurance, life insurance, income protection, subsidised meals, employee discount including free Prime membership and a company pension plan from day one.
The company also provides career development through its Career Choice programme, which funds 100% of skills development through nationally recognised courses, up to £3,000 per year. This support is available regardless of whether the training leads to career advancement at Amazon or elsewhere, with more than 30,000 employees having participated since the programme launched in the UK in 2014 – and a £800m global investment in the programme announced in June.
The release also said that this comes after Amazon committed to invest £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.