Amazon workers to receive above inflation pay rise

Amazon has revealed that their workers are to receive an above inflation pay rise from the end of the month.

Amazon workers pay will increase by 5.9% to £14.30 an hour and depending on the location some could be paid 5.5% to £15.30 per hour.

Annual salaries will start at a minimum of £29.744 up to £31,824 depending on the location which will benefit tens of thousands of staff across the UK.

Amazon’s UK country manager John Boumphrey said, “Our UK frontline employees are essential to our success, which is why we’re proud to increase our minimum starting wage to £29,744 a year.

“Beyond this competitive wage, we offer industry-leading benefits from day one and meaningful career development opportunities for all our employees.”