Costa Coffee increases wages by up to 7.3 per cent for 16,000 UK employees
From April 1 2023, base pay rates for Costa Coffee’s baristas across its 1,520 company-owned stores in the UK will increase from £10 per hour to at least £10.70 per hour, while more experienced “barista maestros” will see an increase from £10.53 to at least £11.23 per hour, depending on location and role.
Nick Orrin, Interim UK&I Managing Director, said: “Our expert Baristas are at the heart of our business and the communities we serve, and we are proud to be rewarding their work.
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In a statement, Costa said: “This is the third time Costa Coffee has increased its pay rates in the last 12 months. In this time, the company's base rate of pay has risen from £9.36 to £10.70 per hour, an increase of over 14 per cent. Alongside the higher rates of pay, Costa Coffee has also enhanced its wider offer to team members as part of a total annual investment of over £12m. All team members can benefit from a bonus linked to the performance of their store.”
"Team members continue to be able to access wide-ranging discounts on household purchases, bills, and entertainment; up to 10 per cent matching on pension contributions; income protection, life assurance; and a cycle-to-work scheme.”
Mr Orrin added: “We continue to live in uncertain times, but we are passionate about putting our teams and communities first.”