CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The minimum starting rate for Atrium Health employees is about to be increased.
On Thursday, the healthcare system announced its minimum hourly rate will go up to $18.50 per hour on Jan. 12, 2025. Atrium’s announcement said the starting rate increase is part of a $764 million investment in compensation programs across all of Advocate Health, which Atrium is a part of and is the third-largest nonprofit health system in the United States. The investment is also up more than 35% from the prior year.
“Our teammates are our greatest asset and most valuable resource,” said Nakesha Lopez, chief people and culture officer at Advocate Health. “It’s their commitment and expertise that make Atrium Health a trusted and preferred health care provider in the region. By investing in them, we not only honor their contributions, but also ensure we attract and retain top talent to sustain the excellent care for which we are known.”…