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  "slug": "hair-beauty",
  "code": "MA000005",
  "name": "Hair and Beauty Industry Award 2020",
  "shortLabel": "Hair & Beauty Award",
  "financialYear": "2026-27",
  "effectiveFrom": "2026-07-01",
  "published": "2026-06-24",
  "payGuideUrl": "https://www.fairwork.gov.au/pay-and-wages/minimum-wages/pay-guides",
  "casualLoadingPct": 25,
  "source": "Derived from Fair Work Ombudsman pay guides",
  "disclaimer": "Indicative minimum award rates for general information only, derived from Fair Work Ombudsman pay guides. RosterElf is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the Fair Work Ombudsman. Do not rely on this data for payroll decisions — rates depend on award coverage, enterprise agreements and individual circumstances and change periodically. Always verify against the current Fair Work pay guide before setting or paying wages. Provided without warranty; RosterElf Pty Ltd accepts no liability for reliance on it.",
  "classifications": [
    {
      "id": "Level 1",
      "label": "Level 1 – Salon assistant",
      "roles": "Salon assistant/receptionist — reception, shampooing, basic duties under supervision",
      "weekly": 1056.8,
      "hourlyPermanent": 27.81,
      "hourlyCasual": 34.76,
      "penaltyOverrides": null
    },
    {
      "id": "Level 2",
      "label": "Level 2 – Cert II / unqualified",
      "roles": "Make-up artist or nail technician (Cert II), or an unqualified beautician/cosmetologist",
      "weekly": 1081,
      "hourlyPermanent": 28.45,
      "hourlyCasual": 35.56,
      "penaltyOverrides": null
    },
    {
      "id": "Level 3",
      "label": "Level 3 – Qualified (standard rate)",
      "roles": "Qualified hairdresser (Cert III) or beautician (Cert III in Beauty Services). Award standard rate.",
      "weekly": 1119.1,
      "hourlyPermanent": 29.45,
      "hourlyCasual": 36.81,
      "penaltyOverrides": null
    },
    {
      "id": "Level 4",
      "label": "Level 4 – Beauty therapist (Cert IV)",
      "roles": "Beauty therapist with Cert IV in Beauty Therapy",
      "weekly": 1139.9,
      "hourlyPermanent": 30,
      "hourlyCasual": 37.5,
      "penaltyOverrides": null
    },
    {
      "id": "Level 5",
      "label": "Level 5 – Senior hairdresser (Cert IV)",
      "roles": "Hairdresser with Cert IV (or equivalent); trichologist",
      "weekly": 1174,
      "hourlyPermanent": 30.89,
      "hourlyCasual": 38.61,
      "penaltyOverrides": null
    },
    {
      "id": "Level 6",
      "label": "Level 6 – Diploma / salon manager",
      "roles": "Beauty therapist with a Diploma, or a salon manager responsible for staff and operations",
      "weekly": 1215.9,
      "hourlyPermanent": 32,
      "hourlyCasual": 40,
      "penaltyOverrides": null
    }
  ],
  "penalties": [
    {
      "id": "saturday",
      "name": "Saturday (7am–6pm)",
      "kind": "multiplier",
      "permanentMultiplierOrLoading": 1.33,
      "casualMultiplierOrLoading": 1.58
    },
    {
      "id": "sunday",
      "name": "Sunday",
      "kind": "multiplier",
      "permanentMultiplierOrLoading": 2,
      "casualMultiplierOrLoading": 2.25
    },
    {
      "id": "publicholiday",
      "name": "Public holiday",
      "kind": "multiplier",
      "permanentMultiplierOrLoading": 2.5,
      "casualMultiplierOrLoading": 2.5
    }
  ],
  "juniors": {
    "16": 0.5,
    "17": 0.75,
    "18": 1
  },
  "apprentices": [
    {
      "stage": "Apprentice – 1st year",
      "weekly": 559.55,
      "hourly": 14.73
    },
    {
      "stage": "Apprentice – 2nd year",
      "weekly": 671.46,
      "hourly": 17.67
    },
    {
      "stage": "Apprentice – 3rd year",
      "weekly": 861.71,
      "hourly": 22.68
    },
    {
      "stage": "Apprentice – 4th year",
      "weekly": 1007.19,
      "hourly": 26.51
    }
  ],
  "allowances": [
    {
      "name": "Manager's allowance (in charge of a salon)",
      "amount": "$55.96 per week"
    },
    {
      "name": "First aid allowance",
      "amount": "$14.55 per week"
    },
    {
      "name": "Tool allowance",
      "amount": "$10.52 per week"
    },
    {
      "name": "Meal allowance (not casuals)",
      "amount": "$24.72 for the first meal, plus $24.72 for a second meal if overtime exceeds 4 hours"
    },
    {
      "name": "Vehicle allowance",
      "amount": "$1.00 per km"
    },
    {
      "name": "District allowance – Broken Hill",
      "amount": "$47.90 per week"
    },
    {
      "name": "Special/protective clothing & electrical equipment",
      "amount": "Reimbursement of reasonable cost (no fixed rate)"
    }
  ]
}