YORK, Pa. — Iconic Central Pennsylvania convenience store chain Rutter's announced it is raising its starting wage to $18 per hour in 2024.
The move went into effect on Jan. 1, Rutter's said in a press release.
The wage hike, Rutter's eighth increase in the last four years, raises the average employee's compensation rate by 7%, the company said.
Since 2019, Rutters' starting rate has increased by nearly 75%, Rutter's said.
The move builds on the industry’s leading wages offered by Rutter’s.
“Providing competitive wages is a foundational part of being a great place to work and shows our long-term investment in our employees and communities” said Suzanne Cramer, VP of human resources at Rutter’s. “Our ability to attract and retain talent will allow us to continue to provide award-winning customer service to all of our patrons!”
Headquartered in York with a family-owned history dating back to 1747, Rutter's operates 85 locations in Pennsylvania, Maryland and West Virginia. Rutter's has received numerous awards, including: 1st in Customer Service from CSP in 2017, 2018, 2022, and 2023, America’s Best Loyalty Programs for 2023 by Newsweek, America’s Best Mid-Size Employers for 2021 by Forbes, 4th Best Gas Station Brand in 2021 and 2022 by USA Today, and the 2022 Food Service Innovator of the Year for Cold and Frozen Beverage by CSNews.
To view Rutter’s open positions, visit rutters.jobs.
