Rutterâs Raises Hourly Starting Wage to $15 This is the third time the company has increased wages since April 2020. July 12, 2021 YORK, Pa.—Rutter’s announced a third increase to its starting wage in the past 15 months. All field employees will receive $15 per hour. “At Rutter’s, we recognize the difference our people make,” said Suzanne Cramer, vice president of human resources. “We’re pleased to increase our wages yet again for our hardworking field employees. These are the front-line workers that continue to keep us at the top of the industry.” The Central Pennsylvania chain continues to commit to investing in its people, increasing field wages by more than $15 million annually—a 36% increase, since April 2020.