dm increases wages and salaries by at least 3.8%

dm drogerie markt increases the income of employees through the results of collective bargaining negotiations in the retail sector. Instead of the specified increase of 3.3% on the KV salary, DM employees will receive at least 3.8% more on their actual salaries from January 1st. There is also an additional salary bonus for employees with lower incomes and apprentices.

As part of the collective bargaining negotiations in retail, the social partners agreed on a two-year financial statement. An increase of 3.3% on the KV minimum salaries was agreed for 2025. The increase at dm, on the other hand, will be at least 3.8% and will not only be credited to the KV minimum salaries, but also to the full actual salaries of dm employees.

“The KV agreement takes into account the situation of individual retailers who are currently facing challenges. In challenging times of inflation, dm has pulled out all the stops to combat it. We achieved this thanks to the commitment of our employees. Since these efforts were rewarded by the customers, we are able to increase salaries at dm beyond the retail KV,” says dm Managing Director Harald Bauer.

Social graduation: Extra increase for income below 2,600 euros gross

dm also enables an additional salary increase for employees with lower incomes and for apprentices: all incomes below 2,600 euros gross are increased by 4.8% instead of 3.8%. The apprentice income at dm is also raised in some cases significantly above the collective agreement. Income increases by 11.6% in the first year of training and by 4.4% in the second and third years of training.

Live work differently

In addition to the salary, which is above the applicable collective agreement, dm creates an attractive overall package for employees through additional benefits. The goal is not only to offer income opportunities, but also to create a working environment in which employees can contribute and develop both personally and professionally. This includes, among other things, appreciative, dialogical cooperation as well as an innovative training program, a wide range of courses and opportunities for advancement within the company. The compatibility of family and work has long played an important role at dm. A variety of working time models and offers are intended to create the right framework conditions to balance professional and private requirements.