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Hair & Beauty Level 3 Pay Rate

Rates verified against the Fair Work consolidated award (MA000005), operative 1 July 2026 — last checked 5 August 2026. Casual = base + 25% loading.

Hair and Beauty Industry Award 2020 [MA000005]

Qualified hairdresser or beautician, independent practice. Base rate: $29.45/hr. Casual: $36.81/hr.

Hourly
$29.45
permanent
Weekly
$1,030
38 hours
Casual
$36.81
+25% loading
Annual (FT)
$53,550
permanent
Annual (Casual)
$66,947
38hr/wk
$3.01/hr above the national minimum wage ($26.44/hr)
Hourly Rate$29.45
Casual Rate (+25%)$36.81
Weekly (38hr)$1,030
Annual (FT)$53,550
Overtime (first 2-3hr)$44.18/hr (1.5x)
Overtime (after)$58.90/hr (2.0x)
Penalty Rates
SaturdayPerm: $36.81 (1.25x) · Casual: $44.18 (1.5x)
SundayPerm: $58.90 (2.0x) · Casual: $66.26 (2.25x)
Public HolidayPerm: $73.63 (2.5x) · Casual: $80.99 (2.75x)
EveningPerm: $29.45 (1.0x) · Casual: $36.81 (1.25x)
All Hair & Beauty Award Levels
L1
$27.81
L2
$28.45
L3
$29.45
L4
$30.00
L5
$30.89
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