MA000005Hair & Beauty
Hair & Beauty Award
Hair and Beauty Industry Award 2020
Who does this award cover?
The Hair & Beauty Award covers employees working in hair & beauty, including the following common roles:
Pay rates by classification
| Classification | Base (per hour) | Casual (+25%) | Weekly (38h) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hair & Beauty Level 1 | $27.81 | $34.76 | $1056.78 |
| Hair & Beauty Level 2 | $28.45 | $35.56 | $1081.10 |
| Hair & Beauty Level 3 | $29.45 | $36.81 | $1119.10 |
| Hair & Beauty Level 4 | $30.00 | $37.50 | $1140.00 |
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Penalty rates
How casual overtime is calculated
One of the most common payroll questions under the Hair & Beauty Award: when a casual works overtime or weekend hours, does the 1.5× or 2× multiplier apply to the base rate, or to the 25%-loaded casual rate? The answer depends on how the award is drafted.
Method for the Hair & Beauty Award
Unresolved — award drafting is ambiguous or we have not verified
We have not independently verified how this award treats the 25% casual loading when overtime or penalty rates apply. The three possible methods (additive / compounded / separate) can produce materially different pay outcomes. Check the award text at fwc.gov.au or use the Fair Work Ombudsman Pay and Conditions Tool (PACT) for a definitive answer.
| Method | Calculation | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|
| Additive | $28.45 × 175% | $49.79 |
| Compounded | $35.56 × 150% | $53.34 |
| Separate | $28.45 × 150% | $42.68 |
Break entitlements
| Shift length | Meal break | Rest break | Paid? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 5 hours | — | — | No |
| 5–7.6 hours | 30 min | — | No |
| 7.6–10 hours | 30 min | 10 min | Yes |
| 10+ hours | 60 min | 20 min | Yes |
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