The upgraded pay scale will result in hourly employees earning starting wages ranging from $11 to $18.
Chipotle announced Monday that it’s boosting its average wage to $15 per hour by the end of June as the industry continues to struggle with a labor shortage.
The wage increase for new and existing hourly and salaried employees will be implemented over the next few weeks, the company said. The upgraded pay scale will result in hourly employees earning starting wages ranging from $11 to $18.
In addition to the wage increase, Chipotle noted that hourly workers have an opportunity to advance to a “Restaurateur,” a six-figure general manager position, in just three and a half years. The brand also rolled out a $200 employee referral bonus for crew members and a $750 referral bonus for apprentices or general managers.