Amazon lifts UK frontline wages by up to 5.6% for 70,000 staff

Amazon disclosed that it will raise pay for its UK frontline employees by up to 5.6%, with hourly wages moving to £15.10 or £16.10 based on location. Full-time annual earnings will now start at at least £31,408 and can rise to £33,488 in some areas. The increase, which will be applied on September 27, impacts roughly 70,000 staff members, including delivery drivers and fulfilment centre workers.

John Boumphrey, Amazon's UK country manager, said the company views its frontline teams as essential and wants to continue investing in them. He noted that starting salaries now exceed £31,000 a year. The wage boost follows a previous 80-p per hour rise and a 44% increase since 2022. Amazon also reaffirmed its pledge to spend £40 billion in the UK from 2025 to 2027, with over £15 billion already delivered.