Hair and Beauty Award pay rates 2026, from 1 July 2026
The 2026 hourly pay rates in the Hair and Beauty Industry Award 2020 [MA000005], copied cell for cell from Schedule B, Summary of Hourly Rates of Pay of the award as the Fair Work Commission publishes it. The rates shown first apply from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2026. These are the rates a roster is costed against, before a pay run works out what anybody is actually paid.
This information is general and does not decide which award, classification or agreement applies to a particular employee. Check the applicable award, any registered agreement and Fair Work guidance, or get professional advice for your circumstances.
Hair and Beauty Award minimum pay calculator
Choose the job, the employment type and when the hours are worked, and add a date of birth where junior rates might apply. The rate comes from the award’s tables on this page, and the calculator names the table, row and column it used.
- Rate used
- Adult rate
- Classification
- Level 1, casual
- From the award
- Table B.2.1: Level 1; Monday to Friday – between 7.00 am and 9.00 pm (125%)
- Allowances, overtime, and any penalty or loading the tables on this page do not show.
- Apprentice, trainee and supported wage rates.
- An enterprise agreement, which applies instead of the award where it covers the employee.
Before you use these rates
- Confirm the award covers the business and the work, and each person’s classification level. Find my award is where that starts.
- Where an enterprise agreement applies to an employee, it applies instead of the award.
- These are minimum rates: the least the award allows to be paid.
- The remaining tables follow the rates shown first, each under the award’s own heading.
2026 adult rates
As Schedule B, Summary of Hourly Rates of Pay of the award sets them out.
B.1.1 Full-time and part-time adult employees: ordinary and penalty rates
| Monday to Friday between 7.00 am and 9.00 pm | Saturday – between 7.00 am and 6.00 pm | Sunday – between 10.00 am and 5.00 pm | Public holiday – any time of day | RDO – any time of day | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of minimum hourly rate | |||||
| 100% | 133% | 200% | 250% | 200% | |
| $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |
| Level 1 | 27.81 | 36.99 | 55.62 | 69.53 | 55.62 |
| Level 2 | 28.45 | 37.84 | 56.90 | 71.13 | 56.90 |
| Level 3 | 29.45 | 39.17 | 58.90 | 73.63 | 58.90 |
| Level 4 | 30.00 | 39.90 | 60.00 | 75.00 | 60.00 |
| Level 5 | 30.89 | 41.08 | 61.78 | 77.23 | 61.78 |
| Level 6 | 32.00 | 42.56 | 64.00 | 80.00 | 64.00 |
Clause B.1.1 of the award. Applies from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2026.
B.1.2 Full-time and part-time adult employees: overtime rates
| Monday to Saturday – first 3 hours | Monday to Saturday – after 3 hours | Sunday – all hours | Public holiday – all hours | RDO – all hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of minimum hourly rate | |||||
| 150% | 200% | 200% | 250% | 200% | |
| $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |
| Level 1 | 41.72 | 55.62 | 55.62 | 69.53 | 55.62 |
| Level 2 | 42.68 | 56.90 | 56.90 | 71.13 | 56.90 |
| Level 3 | 44.18 | 58.90 | 58.90 | 73.63 | 58.90 |
| Level 4 | 45.00 | 60.00 | 60.00 | 75.00 | 60.00 |
| Level 5 | 46.34 | 61.78 | 61.78 | 77.23 | 61.78 |
| Level 6 | 48.00 | 64.00 | 64.00 | 80.00 | 64.00 |
Clause B.1.2 of the award. Applies from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2026.
B.2.1 Casual adult employees: ordinary and penalty rates
| Monday to Friday – between 7.00 am and 9.00 pm | Monday to Friday – before 7.00 am and after 9.00 pm | Saturday – before 7.00 am and after 6.00 pm | Saturday – between 7.00 am and 6.00 pm | Sunday – any time of day | Public holiday – any time of day | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of minimum hourly rate | ||||||
| 125% | 150% | 150% | 158% | 225% | 250% | |
| $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |
| Level 1 | 34.76 | 41.72 | 41.72 | 43.94 | 62.57 | 69.53 |
| Level 2 | 35.56 | 42.68 | 42.68 | 44.95 | 64.01 | 71.13 |
| Level 3 | 36.81 | 44.18 | 44.18 | 46.53 | 66.26 | 73.63 |
| Level 4 | 37.50 | 45.00 | 45.00 | 47.40 | 67.50 | 75.00 |
| Level 5 | 38.61 | 46.34 | 46.34 | 48.81 | 69.50 | 77.23 |
| Level 6 | 40.00 | 48.00 | 48.00 | 50.56 | 72.00 | 80.00 |
Clause B.2.1 of the award. Applies from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2026.
B.2.2 Casual adult employees: overtime rates
| Monday to Saturday – first 3 hours | Monday to Saturday – after 3 hours | Sunday – all hours | Public holiday – all hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of minimum hourly rate | ||||
| 175% | 225% | 225% | 250% | |
| $ | $ | $ | $ | |
| Level 1 | 48.67 | 62.57 | 62.57 | 69.53 |
| Level 2 | 49.79 | 64.01 | 64.01 | 71.13 |
| Level 3 | 51.54 | 66.26 | 66.26 | 73.63 |
| Level 4 | 52.50 | 67.50 | 67.50 | 75.00 |
| Level 5 | 54.06 | 69.50 | 69.50 | 77.23 |
| Level 6 | 56.00 | 72.00 | 72.00 | 80.00 |
Clause B.2.2 of the award. Applies from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2026.
More rates in this award
The rest of Schedule B, Summary of Hourly Rates of Pay, each table under the award’s own heading.
Junior rates2 tables
B.3.2 Full-time and part-time junior employees: ordinary and penalty rates
B.3.1 The junior hourly rate is based on a percentage of the appropriate adult rate, as set out in clauses 17.1: Adult rates and 17.2: Junior rates. Adult rates apply from 18 years of age. See clause 2: Definitions.
| Junior hourly rate – Monday to Friday between 7.00 am and 9.00 pm | Saturday – between 7.00 am and 6.00 pm | Sunday – between 10.00 am and 5.00 pm | Public holiday – any time of day | RDO – any time of day | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of junior hourly rate | |||||
| 100% | 133% | 200% | 250% | 200% | |
| $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |
| Level 1 | |||||
| Under 17 years | 13.91 | 18.50 | 27.82 | 34.78 | 27.82 |
| 17 years | 20.86 | 27.74 | 41.72 | 52.15 | 41.72 |
| Level 2 | |||||
| Under 17 years | 14.23 | 18.93 | 28.46 | 35.58 | 28.46 |
| 17 years | 21.34 | 28.38 | 42.68 | 53.35 | 42.68 |
| Level 3 | |||||
| Under 17 years | 14.73 | 19.59 | 29.46 | 36.83 | 29.46 |
| 17 years | 22.09 | 29.38 | 44.18 | 55.23 | 44.18 |
| Level 4 | |||||
| Under 17 years | 15.00 | 19.95 | 30.00 | 37.50 | 30.00 |
| 17 years | 22.50 | 29.93 | 45.00 | 56.25 | 45.00 |
| Level 5 | |||||
| Under 17 years | 15.45 | 20.55 | 30.90 | 38.63 | 30.90 |
| 17 years | 23.17 | 30.82 | 46.34 | 57.93 | 46.34 |
| Level 6 | |||||
| Under 17 years | 16.00 | 21.28 | 32.00 | 40.00 | 32.00 |
| 17 years | 24.00 | 31.92 | 48.00 | 60.00 | 48.00 |
Clause B.3.2 of the award. Applies from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2026.
B.3.3 Full-time and part-time junior employees: overtime rates
| Monday to Saturday – first 3 hours | Monday to Saturday – after 3 hours | Sunday – all hours | Public holiday – all hours | RDO – all hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of junior hourly rate | |||||
| 150% | 200% | 200% | 250% | 200% | |
| $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |
| Level 1 | |||||
| Under 17 years | 20.87 | 27.82 | 27.82 | 34.78 | 27.82 |
| 17 years | 31.29 | 41.72 | 41.72 | 52.15 | 41.72 |
| Level 2 | |||||
| Under 17 years | 21.35 | 28.46 | 28.46 | 35.58 | 28.46 |
| 17 years | 32.01 | 42.68 | 42.68 | 53.35 | 42.68 |
| Level 3 | |||||
| Under 17 years | 22.10 | 29.46 | 29.46 | 36.83 | 29.46 |
| 17 years | 33.14 | 44.18 | 44.18 | 55.23 | 44.18 |
| Level 4 | |||||
| Under 17 years | 22.50 | 30.00 | 30.00 | 37.50 | 30.00 |
| 17 years | 33.75 | 45.00 | 45.00 | 56.25 | 45.00 |
| Level 5 | |||||
| Under 17 years | 23.18 | 30.90 | 30.90 | 38.63 | 30.90 |
| 17 years | 34.76 | 46.34 | 46.34 | 57.93 | 46.34 |
| Level 6 | |||||
| Under 17 years | 24.00 | 32.00 | 32.00 | 40.00 | 32.00 |
| 17 years | 36.00 | 48.00 | 48.00 | 60.00 | 48.00 |
Clause B.3.3 of the award. Applies from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2026.
Casual junior employees2 tables
B.4.1 Casual junior employees: ordinary and penalty rates
| Junior hourly rate – Monday to Friday – between 7.00 am and 9.00 pm | Monday to Friday – before 7.00 am and after 9.00 pm | Saturday – before 7.00 am and after 6.00 pm | Saturday – between 7.00 am and 6.00 pm | Sunday – any time of day | Public holiday – any time of day | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of junior hourly rate | ||||||
| 125% | 150% | 150% | 158% | 225% | 250% | |
| $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |
| Level 1 | ||||||
| Under 17 years | 17.39 | 20.87 | 20.87 | 21.98 | 31.30 | 34.78 |
| 17 years | 26.08 | 31.29 | 31.29 | 32.96 | 46.94 | 52.15 |
| Level 2 | ||||||
| Under 17 years | 17.79 | 21.35 | 21.35 | 22.48 | 32.02 | 35.58 |
| 17 years | 26.68 | 32.01 | 32.01 | 33.72 | 48.02 | 53.35 |
| Level 3 | ||||||
| Under 17 years | 18.41 | 22.10 | 22.10 | 23.27 | 33.14 | 36.83 |
| 17 years | 27.61 | 33.14 | 33.14 | 34.90 | 49.70 | 55.23 |
| Level 4 | ||||||
| Under 17 years | 18.75 | 22.50 | 22.50 | 23.70 | 33.75 | 37.50 |
| 17 years | 28.13 | 33.75 | 33.75 | 35.55 | 50.63 | 56.25 |
| Level 5 | ||||||
| Under 17 years | 19.31 | 23.18 | 23.18 | 24.41 | 34.76 | 38.63 |
| 17 years | 28.96 | 34.76 | 34.76 | 36.61 | 52.13 | 57.93 |
| Level 6 | ||||||
| Under 17 years | 20.00 | 24.00 | 24.00 | 25.28 | 36.00 | 40.00 |
| 17 years | 30.00 | 36.00 | 36.00 | 37.92 | 54.00 | 60.00 |
Clause B.4.1 of the award. Applies from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2026.
B.4.2 Casual junior employees: overtime rates
| Monday to Saturday – first 3 hours | Monday to Saturday – after 3 hours | Sunday – all hours | Public holiday – all hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of junior hourly rate | ||||
| 175% | 225% | 225% | 250% | |
| $ | $ | $ | $ | |
| Level 1 | ||||
| Under 17 years | 24.34 | 31.30 | 31.30 | 34.78 |
| 17 years | 36.51 | 46.94 | 46.94 | 52.15 |
| Level 2 | ||||
| Under 17 years | 24.90 | 32.02 | 32.02 | 35.58 |
| 17 years | 37.35 | 48.02 | 48.02 | 53.35 |
| Level 3 | ||||
| Under 17 years | 25.78 | 33.14 | 33.14 | 36.83 |
| 17 years | 38.66 | 49.70 | 49.70 | 55.23 |
| Level 4 | ||||
| Under 17 years | 26.25 | 33.75 | 33.75 | 37.50 |
| 17 years | 39.38 | 50.63 | 50.63 | 56.25 |
| Level 5 | ||||
| Under 17 years | 27.04 | 34.76 | 34.76 | 38.63 |
| 17 years | 40.55 | 52.13 | 52.13 | 57.93 |
| Level 6 | ||||
| Under 17 years | 28.00 | 36.00 | 36.00 | 40.00 |
| 17 years | 42.00 | 54.00 | 54.00 | 60.00 |
Clause B.4.2 of the award. Applies from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2026.
Apprentice and trainee rates8 tables
B.5.3 Hairdressing apprentices: ordinary and penalty rates
B.5.1 The apprentice hourly rate is based on a percentage of the standard rate (Level 3 adult rate), as set out in clause 17: Minimum rates.
B.5.2 The apprentice hourly rate for hairdressing and beauty therapy apprentices, trainees and graduates is calculated in accordance with clause 18: Apprentice, trainee and graduate rates.
| Apprentice hourly rate – Monday to Friday between 7.00 am and 9.00 pm | Saturday – between 7.00 am and 6.00 pm | Sunday – between 10.00 am and 5.00 pm | Public holiday – any time of day | RDO – any time of day | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of apprentice hourly rate | |||||
| 100% | 133% | 200% | 250% | 200% | |
| $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |
| Have not completed year 12 | |||||
| 1st year | 14.73 | 19.59 | 29.46 | 36.83 | 29.46 |
| 2nd year | 17.67 | 23.50 | 35.34 | 44.18 | 35.34 |
| 3rd year | 22.68 | 30.16 | 45.36 | 56.70 | 45.36 |
| 4th year (if applicable) | 26.51 | 35.26 | 53.02 | 66.28 | 53.02 |
| Have completed year 12 | |||||
| 1st year | 16.20 | 21.55 | 32.40 | 40.50 | 32.40 |
| 2nd year | 19.14 | 25.46 | 38.28 | 47.85 | 38.28 |
| 3rd year | 22.68 | 30.16 | 45.36 | 56.70 | 45.36 |
| 4th year (if applicable) | 26.51 | 35.26 | 53.02 | 66.28 | 53.02 |
Clause B.5.3 of the award. Applies from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2026.
B.5.4 Hairdressing apprentices: overtime rates
| Monday to Saturday – first 3 hours | Monday to Saturday – after 3 hours | Sunday – all hours | Public holiday – all hours | RDO – all hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of apprentice hourly rate | |||||
| 150% | 200% | 200% | 250% | 200% | |
| $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |
| Have not completed year 12 | |||||
| 1st year | 22.10 | 29.46 | 29.46 | 36.83 | 29.46 |
| 2nd year | 26.51 | 35.34 | 35.34 | 44.18 | 35.34 |
| 3rd year | 34.02 | 45.36 | 45.36 | 56.70 | 45.36 |
| 4th year (if applicable) | 39.77 | 53.02 | 53.02 | 66.28 | 53.02 |
| Have completed year 12 | |||||
| 1st year | 24.30 | 32.40 | 32.40 | 40.50 | 32.40 |
| 2nd year | 28.71 | 38.28 | 38.28 | 47.85 | 38.28 |
| 3rd year | 34.02 | 45.36 | 45.36 | 56.70 | 45.36 |
| 4th year (if applicable) | 39.77 | 53.02 | 53.02 | 66.28 | 53.02 |
Clause B.5.4 of the award. Applies from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2026.
B.5.5 Beauty therapy apprentices: ordinary and penalty rates
| Apprentice hourly rate – Monday to Friday between 7.00 am and 9.00 pm | Saturday – between 7.00 am and 6.00 pm | Sunday – between 10.00 am and 5.00 pm | Public holiday – any time of day | RDO – any time of day | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of apprentice hourly rate | |||||
| 100% | 133% | 200% | 250% | 200% | |
| $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |
| Have not completed year 12 | |||||
| 1st year | 14.73 | 19.59 | 29.46 | 36.83 | 29.46 |
| 2nd year | 17.67 | 23.50 | 35.34 | 44.18 | 35.34 |
| 3rd year | 23.56 | 31.33 | 47.12 | 58.90 | 47.12 |
| 4th year (if applicable) | 26.51 | 35.26 | 53.02 | 66.28 | 53.02 |
| Have completed year 12 | |||||
| 1st year | 16.20 | 21.55 | 32.40 | 40.50 | 32.40 |
| 2nd year | 19.14 | 25.46 | 38.28 | 47.85 | 38.28 |
| 3rd year | 23.56 | 31.33 | 47.12 | 58.90 | 47.12 |
| 4th year (if applicable) | 26.51 | 35.26 | 53.02 | 66.28 | 53.02 |
Clause B.5.5 of the award. Applies from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2026.
B.5.6 Beauty therapy apprentices: overtime rates
| Monday to Saturday – first 3 hours | Monday to Saturday – after 3 hours | Sunday – all hours | Public holiday – all hours | RDO – all hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of apprentice hourly rate | |||||
| 150% | 200% | 200% | 250% | 200% | |
| $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |
| Have not completed year 12 | |||||
| 1st year | 22.10 | 29.46 | 29.46 | 36.83 | 29.46 |
| 2nd year | 26.51 | 35.34 | 35.34 | 44.18 | 35.34 |
| 3rd year | 35.34 | 47.12 | 47.12 | 58.90 | 47.12 |
| 4th year (if applicable) | 39.77 | 53.02 | 53.02 | 66.28 | 53.02 |
| Have completed year 12 | |||||
| 1st year | 24.30 | 32.40 | 32.40 | 40.50 | 32.40 |
| 2nd year | 28.71 | 38.28 | 38.28 | 47.85 | 38.28 |
| 3rd year | 35.34 | 47.12 | 47.12 | 58.90 | 47.12 |
| 4th year (if applicable) | 39.77 | 53.02 | 53.02 | 66.28 | 53.02 |
Clause B.5.6 of the award. Applies from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2026.
B.5.7 Pre-apprentices: ordinary and penalty rates
| Apprentice hourly rate – Monday to Friday between 7.00 am and 9.00 pm | Saturday – between 7.00 am and 6.00 pm | Sunday – between 10.00 am and 5.00 pm | Public holiday – any time of day | RDO – any time of day | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of apprentice hourly rate | |||||
| 100% | 133% | 200% | 250% | 200% | |
| $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |
| Have not completed year 12 | |||||
| First 6 months | 14.73 | 19.59 | 29.46 | 36.83 | 29.46 |
| Next 6 months | 16.20 | 21.55 | 32.40 | 40.50 | 32.40 |
| Next 6 months | 17.67 | 23.50 | 35.34 | 44.18 | 35.34 |
| Next 12 months | 22.68 | 30.16 | 45.36 | 56.70 | 45.36 |
| Have completed year 12 | |||||
| First 6 months | 16.20 | 21.55 | 32.40 | 40.50 | 32.40 |
| Next 6 months | 16.20 | 21.55 | 32.40 | 40.50 | 32.40 |
| Next 6 months | 19.14 | 25.46 | 38.28 | 47.85 | 38.28 |
| Next 12 months | 22.68 | 30.16 | 45.36 | 56.70 | 45.36 |
Clause B.5.7 of the award. Applies from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2026.
B.5.8 Pre-apprentices: overtime rates
| Monday to Saturday – first 3 hours | Monday to Saturday – after 3 hours | Sunday – all hours | Public holiday – all hours | RDO – all hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of apprentice hourly rate | |||||
| 150% | 200% | 200% | 250% | 200% | |
| $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |
| Have not completed year 12 | |||||
| First 6 months | 22.10 | 29.46 | 29.46 | 36.83 | 29.46 |
| Next 6 months | 24.30 | 32.40 | 32.40 | 40.50 | 32.40 |
| Next 6 months | 26.51 | 35.34 | 35.34 | 44.18 | 35.34 |
| Next 12 months | 34.02 | 45.36 | 45.36 | 56.70 | 45.36 |
| Have completed year 12 | |||||
| First 6 months | 24.30 | 32.40 | 32.40 | 40.50 | 32.40 |
| Next 6 months | 24.30 | 32.40 | 32.40 | 40.50 | 32.40 |
| Next 6 months | 28.71 | 38.28 | 38.28 | 47.85 | 38.28 |
| Next 12 months | 34.02 | 45.36 | 45.36 | 56.70 | 45.36 |
Clause B.5.8 of the award. Applies from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2026.
B.5.9 Full-time trainees and graduates: ordinary and penalty rates
| Apprentice hourly rate – Monday to Friday between 7.00 am and 9.00 pm | Saturday – between 7.00 am and 6.00 pm | Sunday – between 10.00 am and 5.00 pm | Public holiday – any time of day | RDO – any time of day | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of apprentice hourly rate | |||||
| 100% | 133% | 200% | 250% | 200% | |
| $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |
| Hairdressing | |||||
| Less than 1000 hours of full-time accredited training | 16.20 | 21.55 | 32.40 | 40.50 | 32.40 |
| At least 1000 hours but less than 2000 hours of full-time accredited training | 22.09 | 29.38 | 44.18 | 55.23 | 44.18 |
| Hairdressing Graduate (first 12 months) | 27.24 | 36.23 | 54.48 | 68.10 | 54.48 |
| Beauty therapy | |||||
| Beauty Therapy Graduate (first 12 months) | 27.24 | 36.23 | 54.48 | 68.10 | 54.48 |
Clause B.5.9 of the award. Applies from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2026.
B.5.10 Full-time trainees and graduates: overtime rates
| Monday to Saturday – first 3 hours | Monday to Saturday – after 3 hours | Sunday – all hours | Public holiday – all hours | RDO – all hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of apprentice hourly rate | |||||
| 150% | 200% | 200% | 250% | 200% | |
| $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |
| Hairdressing | |||||
| Less than 1000 hours of full-time accredited training | 24.30 | 32.40 | 32.40 | 40.50 | 32.40 |
| At least 1000 hours but less than 2000 hours of full-time accredited training | 33.14 | 44.18 | 44.18 | 55.23 | 44.18 |
| Hairdressing Graduate (first 12 months) | 40.86 | 54.48 | 54.48 | 68.10 | 54.48 |
| Beauty therapy | |||||
| Beauty Therapy Graduate (first 12 months) | 40.86 | 54.48 | 54.48 | 68.10 | 54.48 |
Clause B.5.10 of the award. Applies from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2026.
Changes to this page
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- Rates copied from the award as amended to 1 July 2026
Official sources
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| Source | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Hair and Beauty Industry Award 2020 [MA000005] | The award itself, with Schedule B, Summary of Hourly Rates of Pay and every clause it refers to |
| Fair Work Ombudsman: pay guides | The Ombudsman’s pay guide for each award, including allowances |
| Fair Work Ombudsman: Pay and Conditions Tool | Pay worked out for a particular employee, classification and shift |
| Fair Work Ombudsman: find my award | Which award covers an employee |
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Questions about Hair and Beauty Award pay rates
When do these Hair and Beauty Award pay rates apply from?
From the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2026, the date the award gives the rates shown first. Every table on this page shows the date the award gives that table. The award as published incorporates all amendments up to and including 1 July 2026.
Where do these Hair and Beauty Award pay rates come from?
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Do the Hair and Beauty Award casual rates include the casual loading?
Yes. In the casual tables the ordinary hours column is 125% of the rate the table is based on, which is the casual loading added. The weekend, public holiday and overtime columns for casuals are percentages of that same base rate, as each table shows.
Does this page cover Hair and Beauty Award penalty rates and allowances?
No. The schedule summarises hourly rates. Allowances, and any penalty the tables do not show, are set out elsewhere in the award, so read those clauses for anybody they apply to.
How do I know which Hair and Beauty Award classification applies?
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