// Pret A Manger hands 3% pay rise to its 7,870 UK shop staff
// The move means that the average base pay for shop staff will have increased by 19% in the year to April
Pret A Manger will hand its UK shop staff their third pay rise in 12 months as it looks to ramp up support amid the cost-of-living crisis.
The coffee chain said it will offer the 3% pay rise to its 7,870 UK shop staff including team members, baristas and shop managers.
From 1 April, staff will be awarded the pay increase on top of the 5% uplift that came into effect from last December.
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The move means that the average base pay for shop staff will have increased by 19% in the year to April, while average entry level pay will have risen by 15% year-on-year to above £12, including the brand’s Mystery Shopper Bonus.
The increase will be applied to shop employees irrespective of age, although some differences may apply depending on role, experience and location.
Pret A Manger UK & Ireland interim managing director, Guy Meakin said: “We’re proud to be making another significant investment in our people’s success and wellbeing. Whether it’s paying above the National Minimum Wage, providing career development opportunities, or leading the industry on Barista pay we’re committed to making Pret a rewarding and supportive place to work for all our teams and paying the best we can afford to.
“Our people work incredibly hard to make Pret such a well-loved place on the high street, and we wanted to thank them for their continued energy and commitment. As the cost of living continues to rise, we hope this latest increase in pay, and our expanded benefits package, goes some way in providing further support for our hardworking teams.”
