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Aldi announces wage increases up to $23 an hour; hiring thousands of employees
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Date:2025-04-16 21:44:23
Aldi announced that it it looking to hire thousands of new workers, as well as increasing their minimum wage to $18 and $23 an hour.
The company announced in a press release last week that it will be hiring 13,000 new store and warehouse employees as the company continues to add more stores across the U.S.
The discount grocery store chain already employs more than 49,000 workers, and looks to pass the 60,000 worker mark with the new hiring spree.
“We welcome applicants during National Hiring Week with competitive starting wages, industry-leading benefits and opportunities to build long-term careers,” Aldi officials said in the release.
The national average starting wages for Aldi workers will be set at $18 an hour and $23 an hour for warehouse workers. Both wages are based on market and position.
Aldi adding new health benefits for some employees
Apart from these wage increases, Aldi is also offering workers various health care benefits. According to the press release, employees who work more than 30 hours a week have access to healthcare insurance, paid time off as well as other perks.
“In 2023, the retailer also introduced new perks in response to employee feedback, including flexible scheduling and 100% paid parental and caregiver leave,” the release continued.
How to apply to Aldi
Aldi is inviting qualified applicants to apply and attend interview events during National Hiring Week which runs from Sep. 9 to Sep. 15. Visit https://careers.aldi.us for more information.
Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at fernando.cervantes@gannett.com and follow him on X @fern_cerv_.
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