Morrisons has confirmed a new pay rise for its employees, with the hourly rate increasing to £13 from July 20, 2026. The change will benefit thousands of staff members across the UK supermarket chain.
Pay Rise Details and Timeline
The increase is part of a three-phase pay deal backed by the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers (USDAW). The proposal received a 91.87% vote in favour in a recent ballot. Customer assistants will see their pay rise from £12.81 to £13 per hour in July, following an earlier increase in March from £12.21 to £12.71 in line with the National Living Wage.
A final increase is scheduled for October 26, 2026, when pay will rise from £13 to £13.11 per hour. Additionally, eligible hourly-paid colleagues will receive a one-off fixed payment of between £25 and £175, based on their contractual hours.
Company and Union Support
Jodie Keating, Group People Director of Morrisons, stated: “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.”
The pay deal reflects Morrisons' commitment to rewarding its workforce amid rising living costs. The supermarket is one of several major UK retailers to implement multiple pay rises this year.
Industry Context
Aldi, another major supermarket, has also offered two pay increases in 2026 as part of a £42 million investment in colleague pay. Aldi remains the highest-paying supermarket in the UK, with starting rates of £13.50 nationally and £14.88 in London. Giles Hurley, Chief Executive Officer of Aldi UK and Ireland, said: “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.”
The Morrisons pay rise underscores the competitive landscape for retail wages, as supermarkets vie to attract and retain staff.
