Hairdresser
Cuts, colours and styles hair, and advises clients on hair care.
What you do
You give clients advice on hair care, products and hairstyles. You shampoo, cut and style hair, and use chemical products to colour, straighten or perm it. You also clean your work area, sanitise your tools, book appointments and take payments.
SourceLast checked 10 Oct 2026
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New South Wales
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Victoria
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Queensland
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Western Australia
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Tasmania
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Australian Capital Territory
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Northern Territory
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Common questions
- What is the minimum pay for a Hairdresser?
- Minimum casual rate (adult, Hair and beauty employee level 3 (hairdresser with Certificate III)): $36.81 an hour. Under the Hair and Beauty Industry Award 2020 (MA000005), from 1 July 2026. Last checked 10 Oct 2026.
- What are median earnings for a Hairdresser?
- Median earnings: $1,209 a week before tax (full-time workers, all experience levels, national; may cover a wider occupation group).