Currys announces fourth pay rise in 18 months for staff working in its stores

The retailer Currys has announced the fourth pay rise in 18 months for staff working in its stores as Britain continues to face a cost of living crisis.

Currys has revealed that pay rates will increase from £10.35 to £10.50 per hour, the fourth rise in the last 18 months. The retailer also revealed that the average store worker bonus is 89p per hour, with top earners making up to £3 per hour. With the average hourly bonus added on, average hourly pay will rise to £11.39 per hour, Currys said.

Paula Coughlan, chief people, communications and sustainability officer at Currys, said, “We know that investing in our colleagues is the most important thing we can do, especially with the continued cost-of-living crisis.

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"This latest increase means that we are one of the highest paying retailers in the UK. I am really proud that we can continue to show our support for our amazing capable and committed colleagues, who are at the heart of everything we do. We know that happy colleagues make for happy customers and happy shareholders too.” 

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