Apple bumps starting pay for hourly workers by 45%

By Eric Slivka, MacRumors

Apple on Wednesday notified employees that it is increasing starting pay for hourly workers to a minimum of $22 per hour, and higher in certain markets, reports The Wall Street Journal. The move comes as the company seeks to deal with inflation, a tight labor market, and recent unionization efforts.

The new starting wage represents a 45% increase compared to 2018 and will most prominently affect retail workers. Salaried positions are also expected to see starting increases.

Apple retail workers have started looking to unionize in a small number of stores, seeking higher pay and expanded benefits such as increased vacation time and improved retirement options.

[Apple operates two retail stores in the Research Triangle area and in the Charlotte and Triad metro areas. The company also is planning to build a corporate campus in RTP.]

For more details, read the full story at MacRumors:

https://www.macrumors.com/2022/05/25/apple-22-dollars-hourly-pay/