Hair and Beauty Industry Award Pay Rates 2026
Minimum pay rates for the Hair and Beauty Industry Award (MA000005), effective 1 July 2026. 8 classifications, with penalty, casual and junior rates.
This page sets out the minimum pay rates under the Hair and Beauty Industry Award, organised by classification. For each role you will find the base hourly and weekly minimum, the casual rate, penalty rates for weekends and public holidays, and junior rates where they apply.
The Hair and Beauty Industry Award covers hairdressing salons, beauty salons, barber shops and businesses offering treatments such as skin care, waxing, nails, make-up and spa services. It applies to hairdressers, barbers, beauty therapists, nail technicians, make-up artists, salon assistants and the senior staff and managers who run a salon. The classifications reflect training and skill, from junior and graduate employees still building their trade through to fully qualified stylists and therapists and salon managers. Retail cosmetics counters and day spas attached to hotels can fall under different awards, depending on the main activity of the business.
Pay rates by classification
| Classification | Hourly | Weekly | Annual | Casual/hr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hair and beauty employee level 1 | $27.81 | $1,056.80 | $55,102 | — |
| Hair and beauty employee level 2 | $28.45 | $1,081.00 | $56,363 | — |
| Hair and beauty employee level 3 | $29.45 | $1,119.10 | $58,350 | — |
| Hair and beauty employee level 4 | $30.00 | $1,139.90 | $59,434 | — |
| Hairdressing — Full-time graduate—first 12 months - 92.5% | $27.24 | $1,035.17 | $53,974 | — |
| Hair and beauty employee level 5 | $30.89 | $1,174.00 | $61,212 | — |
| Hair and beauty employee level 6 | $32.00 | $1,215.90 | $63,397 | — |
| Beauty therapy — Full-time graduate—first 12 months - 92.5% | $27.24 | $1,035.17 | $53,974 | — |
Look up a rate
Pick a classification and employment type for the exact published minimum.
Rates current as of 1 July 2026. Source: Fair Work Commission — Modern Awards Pay Database. Last checked .
Source: Fair Work Commission — Modern Awards Pay Database, Hair and Beauty Industry Award 2020 (MA000005).
General information only — not legal, industrial or financial advice. These are the published minimum rates for information. Your modern award or enterprise agreement prevails if there is any inconsistency. Check the official source above or the Fair Work Ombudsman for your situation.