This publication is a summary of the Hair and Beauty Industry (WA) Award. The Award can be viewed on the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission’s website.
On 26 April 2025, casual pay rates for this award will increase because the award casual loading will increase to 25%. Visit Increase to casual pay rates for many WA awards for details.
A version of the WA award summary with the upcoming casual pay rates is available below to assist employers and employees prepare for this change. The pay rates in this version will not take effect until 26 April 2025.
On 1 January 2025, the Hair and Beauty Industry (WA) Award replaced the Hairdressers Award.
Major changes to the award provisions and coverage of the state Hairdressers Award including its renaming to the Hair and Beauty Industry (WA) Award were made by the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission effective 1 January 2025. Visit Changes to the Hairdressers Award for information on the changes.
WA award summaries apply to businesses in the state industrial relations system.
Page 2 of each WA award summary lists the businesses and occupations covered by this WA award.
WA award summaries for the past 6 years are provided as a resource for employers and employees. The previous versions contain out-of-date rates of pay.
