Amazon Doncaster announces above-inflation pay rise
The increase means annual starting salaries will be £31,408
Amazon has announced a pay rise for its UK frontline operations staff, lifting minimum starting pay to £15.10 an hour from 27 September 2026.
The increase, worth up to 5.6% depending on location, means annual starting salaries will be at least £31,408, and £33,488 in some areas. Amazon said the change will benefit tens of thousands of frontline operations employees across the UK, including those in Doncaster.
The company said minimum starting pay has risen by 80p an hour over the past year and by 44% since 2022.
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.”
Alongside the pay rise, Amazon said it offers a wider benefits package. From 1 October, employees will receive 10% off eligible online groceries and everyday essentials on Amazon.co.uk, with the discount uncapped and covering products including fresh groceries, cleaning items, nappies and pet food.
Other benefits include private medical insurance, life insurance, income protection, subsidised meals, employee discount including free Prime membership, and a company pension plan from day one.
Amazon also highlighted its Career Choice programme, which funds 100% of skills development through nationally recognised courses, up to £3,000 per year. The company said more than 30,000 employees have taken part since the scheme launched in the UK in 2014, and that it announced a £800m global investment in the programme in June.
The pay announcement comes after Amazon committed to invest £40 billion in the UK from 2025 to 2027, which it described as the largest investment in the company's history outside the US. It said more than £15 billion has already been delivered.
