Hair and Beauty Industry Award pay rates
Award code MA000005, with rates in force from 1 July 2026.
Minimum pay for 8 adult classifications under the Hair and Beauty Industry Award 2020, from 1 July 2026: $27.24 to $32.00 an hour before tax. Casuals get a 25% loading on top.
Lowest adult rate
$27.24an hour
For Full-time graduate, first 12 months - 92.5%. $1,035.17 for a full-time week. Up 4.73% from $26.01. Casuals get $34.05 an hour, with the 25% loading.
Its lowest adult rate is $27.24 an hour, 3.0% above the National Minimum Wage of $26.44 an hour. Of the 116 awards that set hourly rates, 30 have a higher minimum. The dashed line is the minimum wage; each tick is another award.
Pay by classification
Dollars an hour, from 1 July 2026- Hair and beauty employee level 1$27.81
- Hair and beauty employee level 2$28.45
- Hair and beauty employee level 3$29.45
- Hair and beauty employee level 4$30.00
- Hair and beauty employee level 5$30.89
- Hair and beauty employee level 6$32.00
- Full-time graduate, first 12 months - 92.5%Beauty therapy$27.24
- Full-time graduate, first 12 months - 92.5%Hairdressing$27.24
Hover or tap a row for last year's rate. Every rate, in every unit, is in the tables below.
Penalty rates at a glance
Percent of the ordinary rate, and dollars an hour at Hair and beauty employee level 1.
| When | Rate |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday between 7.00 am and 9.00 pm | 100%$27.81 |
| Saturday – between 7.00 am and 6.00 pm | 133%$36.99 |
| RDO – any time of day | 200%$55.62 |
| Sunday – between 10.00 am and 5.00 pm | 200%$55.62 |
| Public holiday – any time of day | 250%$69.53 |
Minimum pay by classification from 1 July 2026
Weekly rates are for a full-time week; hourly rates apply to full-time and part-time hours. Casual hourly adds the 25% loading.
Hair and Beauty EmployeesClause 17.1
| Classification | Weekly | Hourly | Casual hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hair and beauty employee level 1 | $1,056.80 | $27.81 | $34.76 |
| Hair and beauty employee level 2 | $1,081.00 | $28.45 | $35.56 |
| Hair and beauty employee level 3 | $1,119.10 | $29.45 | $36.81 |
| Hair and beauty employee level 4 | $1,139.90 | $30.00 | $37.50 |
| Hair and beauty employee level 5 | $1,174.00 | $30.89 | $38.61 |
| Hair and beauty employee level 6 | $1,215.90 | $32.00 | $40.00 |
Trainees and graduatesClause 18.6
| Classification | Weekly | Hourly | Casual hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beauty therapyFull-time graduate, first 12 months - 92.5% | $1,035.17 | $27.24 | $34.05 |
| HairdressingFull-time graduate, first 12 months - 92.5% | $1,035.17 | $27.24 | $34.05 |
Penalty and overtime rates
Percentages as the award sets them, and what they come to an hour at the first adult level. Higher classifications get the same percentages of their own rate. The tick on each bar marks 100%, the ordinary rate.
Evenings, weekends and public holidays
Full-time and part-time adult employees: ordinary and penalty rates
Dollars an hour at Hair and beauty employee level 1
| When | Rate |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday between 7.00 am and 9.00 pm | 100%$27.81 |
| Saturday – between 7.00 am and 6.00 pm | 133%$36.99 |
| RDO – any time of day | 200%$55.62 |
| Sunday – between 10.00 am and 5.00 pm | 200%$55.62 |
| Public holiday – any time of day | 250%$69.53 |
Full-time trainees and graduates: ordinary and penalty rates
Dollars an hour at Full-time graduate, first 12 months - 92.5%
| When | Rate |
|---|---|
| Apprentice hourly rate – Monday to Friday between 7.00 am and 9.00 pm | 100%$27.24 |
| Saturday – between 7.00 am and 6.00 pm | 133%$36.23 |
| RDO – any time of day | 200%$54.48 |
| Sunday – between 10.00 am and 5.00 pm | 200%$54.48 |
| Public holiday – any time of day | 250%$68.10 |
Casual adult employees: ordinary and penalty rates
Dollars an hour at Hair and beauty employee level 1
| When | Rate |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday – between 7.00 am and 9.00 pm | 125%$34.76 |
| Monday to Friday – before 7.00 am and after 9.00 pm | 150%$41.72 |
| Saturday – before 7.00 am and after 6.00 pm | 150%$41.72 |
| Saturday – between 7.00 am and 6.00 pm | 158%$43.94 |
| Sunday – any time of day | 225%$62.57 |
| Public holiday – any time of day | 250%$69.53 |
Overtime
Full-time and part-time adult employees: overtime rates
Dollars an hour at Hair and beauty employee level 1
| When | Rate |
|---|---|
| Monday to Saturday – first 3 hours | 150%$41.72 |
| Monday to Saturday – after 3 hours | 200%$55.62 |
| RDO – all hours | 200%$55.62 |
| Sunday – all hours | 200%$55.62 |
| Public holiday – all hours | 250%$69.53 |
Full-time trainees and graduates: overtime rates
Dollars an hour at Full-time graduate, first 12 months - 92.5%
| When | Rate |
|---|---|
| Monday to Saturday – first 3 hours | 150%$40.86 |
| Monday to Saturday – after 3 hours | 200%$54.48 |
| RDO – all hours | 200%$54.48 |
| Sunday – all hours | 200%$54.48 |
| Public holiday – all hours | 250%$68.10 |
Casual adult employees: overtime rates
Dollars an hour at Hair and beauty employee level 1
| When | Rate |
|---|---|
| Monday to Saturday – first 3 hours | 175%$48.67 |
| Monday to Saturday – after 3 hours | 225%$62.57 |
| Sunday – all hours | 225%$62.57 |
| Public holiday – all hours | 250%$69.53 |
Juniors, apprentices and other arrangements
Rates that depend on age, training or another arrangement. Open a group to see its rates.
Junior employeesJunior ratesClause 17.212 rates
| Classification | Hourly |
|---|---|
| Level 117 years | $20.86 |
| Level 1Under 17 years | $13.91 |
| Level 217 years | $21.34 |
| Level 2Under 17 years | $14.23 |
| Level 317 years | $22.09 |
| Level 3Under 17 years | $14.73 |
| Level 417 years | $22.50 |
| Level 4Under 17 years | $15.00 |
| Level 517 years | $23.17 |
| Level 5Under 17 years | $15.45 |
| Level 617 years | $24.00 |
| Level 6Under 17 years | $16.00 |
Hairdressing apprentices commencing on or after 1 January 2014, has not completed Year 12Apprentice ratesClause 18.1(a)4 rates
| Classification | Weekly | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Has not completed Year 121st year, 50% | $559.55 | $14.73 |
| Has not completed Year 122nd year, 60% | $671.46 | $17.67 |
| Has not completed Year 123rd year, 77% | $861.71 | $22.68 |
| Has not completed Year 124th year (if applicable), 90% | $1,007.19 | $26.51 |
Hairdressing apprentices commencing on or after 1 January 2014, has completed Year 12Apprentice ratesClause 18.1(b)4 rates
| Classification | Weekly | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Has completed Year 121st year, 55% | $615.51 | $16.20 |
| Has completed Year 122nd year, 65% | $727.42 | $19.14 |
| Has completed Year 123rd year, 77% | $861.71 | $22.68 |
| Has completed Year 124th year (if applicable), 90% | $1,007.19 | $26.51 |
Beauty therapy apprentices commencing on or after 1 January 2014, has not completed Year 12Apprentice ratesClause 18.2(a)4 rates
| Classification | Weekly | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Has not completed Year 121st year, 50% | $559.55 | $14.73 |
| Has not completed Year 122nd year, 60% | $671.46 | $17.67 |
| Has not completed Year 123rd year, 80% | $895.28 | $23.56 |
| Has not completed Year 124th year (if applicable), 90% | $1,007.19 | $26.51 |
Beauty therapy apprentices commencing on or after 1 January 2014, has completed Year 12Apprentice ratesClause 18.2(b)4 rates
| Classification | Weekly | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Has completed Year 121st year, 55% | $615.51 | $16.20 |
| Has completed Year 122nd year, 65% | $727.42 | $19.14 |
| Has completed Year 123rd year, 80% | $895.28 | $23.56 |
| Has completed Year 124th year (if applicable), 90% | $1,007.19 | $26.51 |
Pre-apprentices commencing on or after 1 January 2014, has not completed Year 12Apprentice ratesClause 18.3(a)4 rates
| Classification | Weekly | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Has not completed Year 121st 6 months, 50% | $559.55 | $14.73 |
| Has not completed Year 12Next 6 months, 55% | $615.51 | $16.20 |
| Has not completed Year 12Next 6 months, 60% | $671.46 | $17.67 |
| Has not completed Year 12Next 12 months, 77% | $861.71 | $22.68 |
Pre-apprentices commencing on or after 1 January 2014, has completed Year 12Apprentice ratesClause 18.3(b)4 rates
| Classification | Weekly | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Has completed Year 121st 6 months, 55% | $615.51 | $16.20 |
| Has completed Year 12Next 6 months, 55% | $615.51 | $16.20 |
| Has completed Year 12Next 6 months, 65% | $727.42 | $19.14 |
| Has completed Year 12Next 12 months, 77% | $861.71 | $22.68 |
Trainees and graduatesTrainee ratesClause 18.62 rates
| Classification | Weekly | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| HairdressingFull-time trainee, less than 1000 hours of full-time accredited training - 55% | $615.51 | $16.20 |
| HairdressingFull-time trainee, at least 1000 hours but less than 2000 hours of full-time accredited training - 75% | $839.33 | $22.09 |
Allowances paid on top
3 allowances are for the work itself, paid when the job calls for it, and 4 cover costs you'd otherwise pay yourself, like meals, laundry or travel. The amounts are the Commission's, in force today; the award sets out exactly who gets each one and when.
For the work
| Allowance | Amount |
|---|---|
| Manager’s allowanceClause 20.2 | $55.96 a week |
| First aid allowanceClause 20.3 | $14.55 a week |
| Broken Hill allowanceClause 20.4 | $47.90 a week |
To cover costs
| Allowance | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Meal allowance | ||
| More than one hour’s overtime without 24 hours’ noticeClause 20.5(a) | $24.72 each time | |
| If more than 4 hours’ overtime without 24 hours’ notice, further allowanceClause 20.5(b) | $24.72 each time | |
| Motor vehicle allowanceClause 20.6 | $1.00 a km | |
| Tool allowanceClause 20.8(a) | $10.52 a week | |
The award is the final word
These are the minimum rates the Fair Work Commission publishes for the award. Shift rules, rostering and who each classification covers are in the award itself, and an enterprise agreement can set different pay. Employees no award or agreement covers get the National Minimum Wage: $26.44 an hour from 1 July 2026.
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Questions people ask
- What is the minimum pay rate under the Hair and Beauty Industry Award?
- From 1 July 2026, the lowest adult rate is $27.24 an hour ($1,035.17 a week full time), for Full-time graduate, first 12 months - 92.5%. The highest adult classification is $32.00 an hour. Junior, apprentice and trainee rates, further down, can be lower.
- How does the Hair and Beauty Industry Award minimum compare?
- Its lowest adult rate is $27.24 an hour, 3.0% above the National Minimum Wage of $26.44 an hour. Of the 116 awards that set hourly rates, 30 have a higher minimum.
- How much did Hair and Beauty Industry Award rates go up on 1 July 2026?
- The lowest adult rate rose 4.73%, from $26.01 to $27.24 an hour, in the Fair Work Commission's Annual Wage Review. The table shows each classification's rate before and after.
- What is the casual loading under the Hair and Beauty Industry Award?
- 25% on top of the ordinary hourly rate, paid instead of leave entitlements. For Full-time graduate, first 12 months - 92.5% that makes $34.05 an hour.
- What are Sunday rates under the Hair and Beauty Industry Award?
- Full-time and part-time employees get 200% of the ordinary rate on Sunday: $55.62 an hour at Hair and beauty employee level 1. Public holidays are 250%. Casual rates are in the penalty tables above.
- What allowances are paid under the Hair and Beauty Industry Award?
- 7 allowances have a dollar amount set by the Commission, including a manager’s allowance of $55.96 a week, a first aid allowance of $14.55 a week and a Broken Hill allowance of $47.90 a week. The full list, with the clause each comes from, is on this page.
- Where do these rates come from?
- The Fair Work Commission's Modern Awards Pay Database, which publishes every award's minimum rates; we read it when the Commission changes an award. The award itself prevails if the two ever differ, and an enterprise agreement can set different pay.
Source: Fair Work Commission, Modern Awards Pay Database, licensed CC BY 4.0, read 27 Oct 2026 and arranged by The Finance Algorithm. Not endorsed by the Fair Work Commission. Read with the award: if they differ, the award prevails. General information, not legal or payroll advice.