Hair & Beauty Award Pay Rates 2026-27
All pay rates under the Hair and Beauty Industry Award 2020 (MA000005) for 2026-27, including base rates, casual rates, penalty rates, and break rules.
Hair & Beauty Award
MA000005 · Hair & Beauty
Common roles: Hairdresser, Barber, Beauty therapist, Nail technician, Salon manager
$27.81
Base rate/hr
$34.76
Casual rate/hr
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Classification Pay Rates — Hair & Beauty Award
| Level | Base Rate/hr | Casual Rate/hr | Weekly (38hrs) | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | $27.81 | $34.76 | $1,056.78 | $54,952.56 |
| Level 2 | $28.45 | $35.56 | $1,081.10 | $56,217.20 |
| Level 3 | $29.45 | $36.81 | $1,119.10 | $58,193.20 |
| Level 4 | $30.00 | $37.50 | $1,140.00 | $59,280.00 |
Penalty Rates — Hair & Beauty Award
$36.99/hr
$55.62/hr
$69.52/hr
$41.71/hr
$55.62/hr
Break Rules — Hair & Beauty Award
| Shift Length | Meal Break | Rest Break | Paid? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 5 hours | None | None | No |
| 5–7.6 hours | 30 min | None | No |
| 7.6–10 hours | 30 min | 10 min | Yes |
| 10+ hours | 60 min | 20 min | Yes |
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Compare with Related Awards
| Award | Base Rate | Casual Rate | Sunday | Public Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hair & Beauty Award | $27.81/hr | $34.76/hr | $55.62/hr | $69.52/hr |
| Hospitality Award | $26.44/hr | $33.05/hr | $39.66/hr | $59.49/hr |
| Retail Award | $27.81/hr | $34.76/hr | $41.71/hr | $62.57/hr |
| Clerks Award | $26.97/hr | $33.71/hr | $53.94/hr | $67.43/hr |
| Building Award | $26.67/hr | $33.34/hr | $53.34/hr | $66.68/hr |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Hair & Beauty Award pay rate for 2026-27?
Under the Hair & Beauty Award (MA000005), the Level 1 base rate is $27.81/hr from 1 July 2026. The casual rate (including 25% loading) is $34.76/hr. Higher classification levels receive progressively higher rates.
What is the Sunday rate under the Hair & Beauty Award?
Permanent employees under the Hair & Beauty Award receive 2x their base rate for Sunday work. For a Level 1 employee, that's $55.62/hr on Sundays.
What is the public holiday rate under the Hair & Beauty Award?
Public holiday work under the Hair & Beauty Award is paid at 2.5x the base rate. For Level 1, that's $69.52/hr.
Who is covered by the Hair & Beauty Award?
The Hair & Beauty Award covers employees in the hair & beauty industry. Common job titles include Hairdresser, Barber, Beauty therapist, Nail technician, Salon manager, Makeup artist.
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