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.
The yearly State Wage Case sets the minimum pay and award wages. Pay increases usually apply from the beginning of the first pay period that starts on or after 1 July each year.
On 12 June 2025 the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission (WAIRC) issued the 2025 State Wage Case decision increasing the minimum rates of pay from the beginning of the first pay period that starts on or after 1 July 2025. The details of the decision are on the State Wage Case decision page.
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 The previous versions contain out-of-date rates of pay.
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