Hair and beauty employee level 4 pay rate 2026
Minimum rate for Hair and beauty employee level 4 under the Hair and Beauty Industry Award (MA000005) from 1 July 2026: $1,139.90 a week full-time, $59,434 a year (weekly × 52.14). Casual: $37.50 an hour, loading included.
Rate table in the pay database: Hair and Beauty Employees.
Minimum pay rates
| Employment type | Hourly | Weekly | Annual (× 52.14) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time / part-time | $30.00 | $1,139.90 | $59,434 |
| Casual (loading included) | $37.50 | — | — |
How this rate compares
It ranks 3rd of 7 distinct adult hourly rates in the Hair and Beauty Industry Award.
The next rate up is Hair and beauty employee level 5 at $30.89 an hour, $0.89 (3%) higher than this classification.
The next rate down is Hair and beauty employee level 3 at $29.45 an hour, $0.55 (1.8%) lower.
It is $3.56 an hour (13.5%) above the national minimum wage of $26.44.
What changed on 1 July 2026
The hourly rate rose $1.36 (4.7%) from $28.64 on 30 June 2026 to $30.00, and the full-time weekly rate rose $51.70.
Penalty rates
| When | Full-time / part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary hoursMonday to Friday between 7.00 am and 9.00 pm | $30.00100% | $37.50125% |
| SaturdayBetween 7.00 am and 6.00 pm | $39.90133% | $47.40158% |
| SundayBetween 10.00 am and 5.00 pm | $60.00200% | $67.50225% |
| Public holidayAny time of day | $75.00250% | $75.00250% |
| RDO – any time of day | $60.00200% | — |
| Monday to Friday – before 7.00 am and after 9.00 pm | — | $45.00150% |
| Saturday – before 7.00 am and after 6.00 pm | — | $45.00150% |
Resulting hourly rates as published in the Fair Work Commission’s Modern Awards Pay Database. Casual figures include the casual loading. Percentages are of the minimum hourly rate.
A week with weekend shifts
| Hours | Rate | Pay |
|---|---|---|
| 4 weekday hours | $37.50 | $150.00 |
| 8 Saturday hours | $47.40 | $379.20 |
| 8 Sunday hours | $67.50 | $540.00 |
| Total | $1,069.20 |
That week pays $1,069.20, which is $319.20 (42.6%) more than the same 20 hours worked on weekdays at the casual rate ($750.00). A full-time week of 38 ordinary hours pays $1,139.90.
Overtime rates
| Overtime | Full-time / part-time | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Saturday – first 3 hours | $45.00 | 150% |
| Monday to Saturday – after 3 hours | $60.00 | 200% |
| Sunday – all hours | $60.00 | 200% |
| Public holiday – all hours | $75.00 | 250% |
| RDO – all hours | $60.00 | 200% |
Rates current as of 1 July 2026. FWC pay database, MA000005, checked (how). General information only: your award or enterprise agreement prevails if it differs.