Sutton Amazon staff to get above-inflation pay rise to a minimum full-time starting salary of more than £31,000
Frontline employees at Amazon bases in Sutton and across the UK will see a pay rise of up to 5.6 per cent, taking minimum starting pay to £15.10 per hour from September 27.
Amazon has announced a pay increase for frontline operations employees in the UK, meaning annual salaries will start at a minimum of £31,408, and in some locations, £33,488.
This represents a significant investment in Amazon's UK workforce.
The minimum starting pay for frontline operations employees will rise by up to 5.6 per cent, to £15.10, and by 5.2 per cent to £16.10 per hour, depending on location.
Amazon's minimum starting pay has risen by 80p per hour in the past year, and by 44 per cent since 2022.
The rise will benefit tens 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.”
The announcement 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.