The Companies of Schwarz Group are Increasing Their Pay for Apprentices, High School Graduate Program Participants and Integrated Degree Program Students

• Pay raise for all entry-level groups from April 1, 2025 onward
• Wages increase by EUR 150 gross per month
• Reflection of appreciation for entry-level professionals

The companies of Schwarz Group are investing in the next generation of employees: From April 1, 2025 onward, Lidl, Kaufland, PreZero Stiftung, Schwarz Digits and Schwarz Corporate Solutions will increase the monthly pay of their apprentices, high school graduate program participants, and integrated degree program students by EUR 150 gross.

Accordingly, going forward, apprentices will earn EUR 1,250 gross per month in their first year of training, EUR 1,350 in their second year and EUR 1,500 in their third year. We are also increasing the pay for high school graduate program participants. Going forward, they will earn EUR 1,350 gross per month in year one of the program and EUR 1,500 in year two. Our integrated degree program students can also look forward to a pay raise and will earn EUR 1,650 per month in their first year, EUR 1,750 in their second year and EUR 1,950 in their third year. Furthermore, all three entry-level groups will continue to receive vacation and Christmas bonuses.

"A world in flux needs people to help shape it. For the companies of Schwarz Group, training is the foundation of a successful professional career. That is why we are fostering our talented up-and-coming employees. The pay raise underscores our commitment to paying fair wages and salaries and demonstrates our appreciation," said Roland Hehn, Chief HR Officer at Schwarz Corporate Solutions.

Regardless of whether they are participating in an apprenticeship, high school graduate program, or integrated degree program, all entry-level professionals at the companies of Schwarz Group receive extensive personal guidance and training. This provides them with the optimal environment to hone and promote their professional and personal development and prepare for the next steps in their career after their apprenticeship or studies. We offer our entry-level professionals a secure training opportunity. The goal of the companies of Schwarz Group is to ultimately hire the junior staff.