Beauty therapy — Full-time graduate—first 12 months - 92.5% Pay Rate 2026
As of 1 July 2026, a Beauty therapy — Full-time graduate—first 12 months - 92.5% under the Hair and Beauty Industry Award (MA000005) earns a published minimum of $27.24 an hour ($1,035.17 a week, about $53,974 a year) full-time before tax.
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.
Minimum pay rates
| Employment type | Hourly | Weekly | Annual (× 52.14) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time / part-time | $27.24 | $1,035.17 | $53,974 |
Work out your pay
Pick full-time, part-time or casual to see the exact published rate for this classification.
Common questions
How much does a Beauty therapy — Full-time graduate—first 12 months - 92.5% get paid?
The published minimum for a Beauty therapy — Full-time graduate—first 12 months - 92.5% is $27.24 an hour. For a full-time employee on a standard week that comes to $1,035.17 a week, or about $53,974 a year. These rates took effect on 1 July 2026.
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 for the Hair and Beauty Industry Award (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.